Airports / Saudi Arabia / AKH
Prince Sultan Air Base.
Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia · 1,651 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
56 nm
To the nearest alternate
King Salman Air Base (SA-0094).
Overview
Prince Sultan Air Base, listed as OEPS / AKH, is a mid-sized airport in Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia. Field elevation is 1,651 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list AKH as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are King Salman Air Base (SA-0094, 56 nm), King Khalid International Airport (RUH, 72 nm), and Al-Ahsa International Airport (HOF, 127 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 13,123-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from AKH are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as OEKH. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from AKH to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
OEPS
IATA
AKH
FAA / Local
OEPS
Elevation
1,651 ft
Coordinates
24.0627° N · 47.5805° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs Saudi Arabia fields
state range 6–6,858 ft
At 1,651 ft, AKH sits lower than 49% of the 39 Saudi Arabia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 13,123 ft
- 17L/35R13,123 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 17R/35L13,123 ft × 148 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 13,123 ft
AKH's 13,123 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 56nmSA-0094King Salman Air BaseRiyadh
- 72nmRUHKing Khalid International AirportRiyadh
- 127nmHOFAl-Ahsa International AirportHofuf
- 188nmDMMKing Fahd International AirportAd Dammam
- 191nmDWDDawadmi Domestic AirportDawadmi
- 192nmDHAKing Abdulaziz Air BaseDhahran
Location
Open the full mapOEPS · Prince Sultan Air Base · Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from AKH on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 5,575 nm | 13h 22m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,618 nm | 13h 28m |
| New York (TEB) | 5,733 nm | 13h 44m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 5,927 nm | 14h 11m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,136 nm | 14h 40m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 6,360 nm | 15h 11m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,479 nm | 15h 28m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 6,508 nm | 15h 32m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use AKH?
- Prince Sultan Air Base's longest paved runway is 13,123 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at AKH?
- Prince Sultan Air Base has 2 runways; the longest measures 13,123 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to AKH?
- The closest alternate is King Salman Air Base (SA-0094), about 56 nm away, followed by King Khalid International Airport (RUH) at 72 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from AKH to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 13h 22m (5,575 nm), Anchorage about 13h 28m (5,618 nm), New York about 13h 44m (5,733 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.