King Khalid Air Base

OEKM / KMX

Khamis Mushait, SA

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
12:00Z
☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
29°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -4°C
14kt
70°
10+ km
Visibility
2,200ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1,022
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

OEKM 141200Z 07014KT 9999 BKN022 29/M04 Q1022 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 6,778ft
BKN 2,200ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,200ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,978ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
796 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (6,778 ft)
Pressure Alt
6,518 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 9,825 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +27.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF OEKM 141100Z 1412/1518 04014KT 9999 SCT020 TEMPO 1412/1418 TS BKN020 FEW025CB BECMG 1420/1422 36006KT BECMG 1506/1508 05013KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:17Z BASE
+0h
VFR 40° 14kt
Visibility: 10+ km
20:00Z BECMG
+8h
VFR 360° 6kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
EKM
06 ✈️
24
14
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 06
 12,467 ft 148 ft ASP 60°
↑ 13.8kt • ↔ 2.4kt
10° angle
14/32 12,467 ft 148 ft ASP 140°
↑ 4.8kt • ↔ 13.2kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

King Khalid Air Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OEKM
IATA Code: KMX
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 6,778 ft MSL

Location

City: Khamis Mushait
Country: SA
Latitude: 18.297300°
Longitude: 42.803501°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-3

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 12,467 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 12,467 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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• Operating hours: 24/7
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About King Khalid Air Base

King Khalid Air Base (OEKM/KMX) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Khamis Mushait, SA. The facility operates at an elevation of 6,778 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (06/24, 14/32) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

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