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Ali Al Salem Air Base

OKAS

Al Damaikhi, KW

Last Updated

Sep 16, 04:55 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units

Time

Temp

Wind

Last Updated

04:55Z

🌅 Dawn

VFR

Flight Rules

33°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: 3°C

9kt

300°

10+ km

Visibility

∞

Ceiling

Unlimited

29.75

QNH (inHg)

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OKAS 160455Z AUTO 30009KT 9999 CLR 33/03 A2975 RMK AO2 SLP069 T03300029 $

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH

29.75 inHg

Sea Level Pressure

For altitude above MSL

QFE

29.29 inHg

Field Pressure

Height above aerodrome (472 ft)

Pressure Alt

642 ft

QNE Reference

Standard: 29.92 inHg

Density Altitude: 2,915 ft (High - Reduced Performance)

ISA Deviation: +18.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF

TAF OKAS 160000Z 1600/1706 31010G15KT 9999 SKC QNH2973INS BECMG 1608/1609 33015G25KT 8000 BLDU SKC QNH2968INS TEMPO 1610/1614 33020G30KT 5000 BLDU BECMG 1616/1617 31010G15KT 9999 NSW SKC QNH2969INS BECMG 1700/1701 29006KT 9999 SKC QNH2970INS TX41/1612Z TN27/1703Z

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

05:26Z BASE

+0h

VFR 310° 10kt

Visibility: 10+ km

08:00Z BECMG

+3h

MVFR 330° 15kt

Visibility: 8 km

Blowing Dust

10:00Z TEMPO

+5h

MVFR 330° 20kt

Visibility: 5 km

Blowing Dust

16:00Z BECMG

+11h

VFR 310° 10kt

Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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• Historical data from past 24 hours
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• Data updated with each new METAR report

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Airport Runway Layout

↑

KAS

12L

30R ✈️

12R

30L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
✈️ 12L/30R Active: 30R	9,805 ft	132 ft	PEM	120°	↑ 9.0kt • ↔ 0.0kt 0° angle
✈️ 12R/30L Active: 30L	9,805 ft	146 ft	PEM	120°	↑ 9.0kt • ↔ 0.0kt 0° angle

🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions

⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component

↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Ali Al Salem Air Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OKAS

Type: medium airport

Status: active

Elevation: 472 ft MSL

Location

City: Al Damaikhi

Country: KW

Latitude: 29.344632°

Longitude: 47.511215°

Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-3

Runway Information

Runway 12L/30R

Length: 9,805 ft

Width: 132 ft

Surface: PEM

ILS: No

Runway 12R/30L

Length: 9,805 ft

Width: 146 ft

Surface: PEM

ILS: No

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Operations

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• Operating hours: 24/7

• Ground handling available

• Fuel services available

About Ali Al Salem Air Base

Ali Al Salem Air Base (OKAS) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Al Damaikhi, KW. The facility operates at an elevation of 472 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (12L/30R, 12R/30L) with PEM 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.