King Faisal Air Academy Airport
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's premier military aviation training facility.
- ›Serves as the operational airfield for the King Faisal Air Academy, the primary pilot training institution of the Royal Saudi Air Force.
- ›The airport is restricted to military use and is not accessible to civilian or commercial aviation.
- ›Located in the Riyadh region of Saudi Arabia.
- ›The ICAO code OEKF designates it within the Arabian Peninsula airspace management system.
- ›The academy trains both fixed-wing and rotary-wing military pilots for the RSAF.
King Faisal Air Academy Airport, designated OEKF, is a military aviation facility located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It serves as the operational airfield for the King Faisal Air Academy, the principal institution responsible for training Royal Saudi Air Force pilots and aviation personnel. The airport is not open to commercial passenger traffic and functions exclusively in support of military flight training and related government aviation activities.
- Military Training Facility — Restricted military apron and support infrastructure dedicated to air academy training operations.
- Private military or official vehicle transfer
- Taxi services from central Riyadh
- Ride-hailing apps (Uber, Careem) available in Riyadh
- Riyadh Marriott Hotel
- InterContinental Riyadh
- Novotel Riyadh Al Anoud
- Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC
As a restricted military airfield, there are no public dining facilities within the airport perimeter. Visitors and personnel typically rely on on-base canteen arrangements or travel into central Riyadh, which offers an extensive range of dining options from traditional Saudi cuisine to international restaurants.
- Access to this airport is restricted to authorized military and government personnel only.
- Civilian travellers should use King Khalid International Airport (RUH) for all commercial flights to and from Riyadh.
- Carry official documentation and authorization letters at all times when accessing the academy grounds.
- Riyadh's summer temperatures can exceed 45°C — dress accordingly and stay hydrated when outdoors.
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