2.2 Saudi Arabia Aviation
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For more information on government agency and airport company contact information, please see the following links: 4.1 Government Contact List and 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.
2.2.1 Saudi Arabia King Abdulaziz International Airport (Jeddah)
Airport Overview
King Abdulaziz International Airport (IATA: JED - OACI: OEJN) is the most important one in the Kingdom, being the gateway for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims to the Holy Mosque in Makkah. It is also home to the world’s fourth largest terminal in the world: the Hajj terminal, a whopping 510,000 square meters in size.
Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Saudi Arabia |
Province or District |
Jeddah |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport |
Jeddah (8 km) |
Airport’s Complete Name |
King Abdulaziz International Airport |
Latitude |
21.668708 |
Longitude |
39.151289 |
Elevation (ft and m) |
15 m / 48 ft |
IATA Code |
JED |
ICAO Code |
OEJN |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
General Authority of Civil Aviation (CAGA) |
Management Contact Person |
Capt. Essam bin Fouad Nour Tel: +966 800 116 8888 Help Desk: 920011233 Email: kaiacustomercare@kaia.gov.sa Website: https://www.kaia.sa/en |
Open From (hours) |
Open 24 hours |
Open To (hours) |
Open 24 hours |
Airport Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Ground/Cargo Handlers servicing Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport:
- ARABASCO - Arabian Aircraft Services Co. Ltd: Originally founded in 1982, ARABASCO provides comprehensive ground handling and maintenance services for business aviation customers at airports across Saudi Arabia.
- Saudi Ground Services Company: Saudi Ground Services Company (SGS) was established in 2011 as a result of the amalgamation of the three previous ground handling providers operating in the country; Saudi Arabian Airline Ground Services, National Handling Services and Attar Ground Handling. Today, SGS provides a range of services that include; ticketing, check-in, boarding, baggage and cargo handling, crew and passenger transport, ramp services and cabin cleaning.
- Saudia: Established in 1945, Saudia is the national airline of Saudi Arabia and is wholly owned by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The airline operates a network of domestic and regional services within Saudi Arabia and the Middle East as well as Asia, Europe and North America from its main base at Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport.
Address: Saudia City, Al-Rawdah Street, Al-Khaldiah District, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Arabian Petroleum Supply Company (APSCO): Established in 1960, the Arabian Petroleum Supply Company (APSCO) is a supplier of Mobil lubricants, petroleum products, aviation fuels and marine bunkers throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The company was created as a joint venture between Mobil Corporation (now Exxon Mobil) of the US and Haji Abdullah Alireza & Company (HAACO). The company became 100% Saudi owned when Exxon's 49% share was acquired in 2007. APSCO Aviation provides aviation fuel at 24 airports throughout the country is also a long-term supplier of fuel to national carrier, Saudia. APSCO is the sole supplier of aviation fuel at Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport.
For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
Performance for 2021 |
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Per Year |
Per Month |
Per Day |
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Total Aircraft Movements |
96041 |
8000 |
266 |
Total Passengers |
12,187,411 |
1,015,617 |
33,854 |
Current Activity of the Airport (MT) |
193,399.7 |
16,115 |
535 |
Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) |
None |
None |
None |
Runways
Runway #16C/34C |
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Runway Dimensions |
3299.5 m x 60 m |
Orientation |
158°/338° |
Surface |
Concrete. |
Runway #16L/34R |
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---|---|
Runway Dimensions |
3999.9 m x 60 m |
Orientation |
157°/337° |
Surface |
Asphalt |
Runway #16R/34L |
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Runway Dimensions |
Length (3799.9 m) X Width (60 m) |
Orientation |
158°/338° |
Surface |
Asphalt |
Helicopter Pads
Available permanent and movable helicopter pads at King Abdulaziz international airport that are suitable for all types of Helicopters and charter aircrafts. It is also worth mentioning that according to the Saudi Laws any tower exceeds 25 floor must have a helicopter pad on the roof top.
Airport Infrastructure Details
Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
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Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
Yes |
Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
Yes |
Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
Yes |
Pax Transport to Airfield |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
Yes |
Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
Yes |
Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
Airport Radar |
Yes |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
NDB |
Yes |
VOR |
Yes |
ILS |
Yes |
Customs Guidance
For more information on customs in Saudi Arabia, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Storage Facilities
The cargo centre has a 75,000 square-metre cargo handling capacity, with a fully automated storage system with 700 positions for unit load devices (ULDs) and six elevating transfer vehicles (ETVs) at the facility. The cargo centre has 33 conveyor lines that form the interface to the airside. It also has around 50 build-up and break-down workstations for containers of various sizes. Also Saudia Cargo has inaugurated its modern cold storage facility for pharmaceuticals and medicines at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah to meet increasing demand for sensitive, temperature-controlled shipments. The centre ships and stores pharmaceuticals using active temperature control containers, which require advanced passive solution technology, especially for products needing transportation between +2-8C and +15-25C.
The new facility boasts a 1010 m2 pharmaceutical handling space with double operational capacity and conforms to the international standards of World Health Organization, the European Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use as well as the local standards of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority.
Airfield Costs
Navigation, Cargo Terminal, and Air-Bridge Charges
The regulation for the civil aviation Tariff in all the Saudi’s airports can be found via the following links: https://www.gaca.gov.sa/scs/Satellite?blobcol=urldata&blobheader=application%2Fpdf&blobheadername1=Content-isposition&blobheadervalue1=inline&blobkey=id&blobtable=MungoBlobs&blobwhere=1442844130280&ssbinary=true
& https://www.gaca.gov.sa/web/en-gb/content/tariff.
Fuel Service Charges
Price per Litre USD - $ |
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Jet A-1 |
$0.87 – as of April 2022 |
Avgas |
N/A |
Security
Security of the airport is managed by Aviation Security. The security is good; all accesses for passengers, freight, services and maintenance units are controlled, and all official personnel are required to wear identification badges. Passenger monitoring and luggage x-rays are in place at all access points before accessing the flights check in terminal.
2.2.2 Saudi Arabia King Khalid International Airport
Airport Overview
King Khalid International Airport (IATA: RUH, ICAO: OERK) The airport comprises four commercial terminals. Terminal 1 serves overseas travelers through international airlines; Terminal 2 is for overseas travelers through national carriers, Terminal 3 is dedicated to domestic travelers. The remaining terminal is currently being refurbished as part of the current development projects at the airport.
Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Saudi Arabia |
Province or District |
Riyadh |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport |
Riyadh (35 km) |
Airport’s Complete Name |
King Khalid International Airport |
Latitude |
24.958807 |
Longitude |
46.701244 |
Elevation (ft and m) |
2,049 ft / 625 m |
IATA Code |
RUH |
ICAO Code |
OERK |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
General Authority of Civil Aviation (CAGA) & Riyadh airports |
Management Contact Person |
Eng. Mohammed Al Maghlouth Tel: +966 920 011 233 - 920020090 Email: info@riyadhairports.com & kkia@kkia.gov.sa Website: https://kkia.sa/en |
Open From (hours) |
Open 24 hours |
Open To (hours) |
Open 24 hours |
Airport Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Ground/Cargo Handlers servicing in King Khalid International Airport:
- ARABASCO: Arabian Aircraft Services Co. Ltd: Originally founded in 1982, ARABASCO provides comprehensive ground handling and maintenance services for business aviation customers at airports across Saudi Arabia.
- Saudi Ground Services Company: Saudi Ground Services Company (SGS) was established in 2011 as a result of the amalgamation of the three previous ground handling providers operating in the country; Saudi Arabian Airline Ground Services, National Handling Services and Attar Ground Handling. Today, SGS provides a range of services that include; ticketing, check-in, boarding, baggage and cargo handling, crew and passenger transport, ramp services and cabin cleaning.
- SWISSPORT: the company offers passenger services, ramp handling, air cargo handling, executive aviation & Fuelling.
- ARABASCO: Originally founded in 1982, ARABASCO provides comprehensive ground handling and maintenance services for business aviation customers at airports across Saudi Arabia.
- Saudi Ground Services (SGS): The company offers passenger service, Baggage handling, Traffic control, Ramp services, Cargo services, Load control, Fulling and fleet solutions & Supervision.
- Arabian Petroleum Supply Company (APSCO): Established in 1960, the Arabian Petroleum Supply Company (APSCO) is a supplier of Mobil lubricants, petroleum products, aviation fuels and marine bunkers throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The company was created as a joint venture between Mobil Corporation (now Exxon Mobil) of the US and Haji Abdullah Alireza & Company (HAACO). The company became 100% Saudi owned when Exxon's 49% share was acquired in 2007. APSCO Aviation provides aviation fuel at 24 airports throughout the country is also a long-term supplier of fuel to national carrier, Saudia.
- Jet Aviation: The company offers Aircraft management, charter services, FBO, Maintenance & Staffing.
For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
Performance for 2021 |
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Per Year |
Per Month |
Per Day |
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Total Aircraft Movements |
103,332 |
8611 |
287 |
Total Passengers |
11,403,801 |
950,315 |
31,677 |
Current Activity of the Airport (MT) |
152,130.6 |
12,677 |
422 |
Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) |
None |
None |
None |
Runways
Runway #15L/33R |
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Runway Dimensions |
4205 m x 60 m |
Orientation |
148° /328° |
Surface |
Asphalt |
Runway #15R/33L |
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Runway Dimensions |
4205 m x 60 m |
Orientation |
148°/328° |
Surface |
Asphalt |
Helicopter Pad(s)
Permanent and movable helicopter pads are available at King Khalid International Airport and are suitable for all types of helicopters. It is also worth mentioning that according to the Saudi Laws any tower exceeds 25 floors must have a helicopter pad on the roof top.
Airport Infrastructure Details
Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
---|---|---|---|
Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
Yes |
Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
Yes |
Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
Yes |
Pax Transport to Airfield |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
Yes |
Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
Yes |
Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
Airport Radar |
Yes |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
NDB |
Yes |
VOR |
Yes |
ILS |
Yes |
Customs Guidance
For more information on customs in Saudi Arabia, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Storage Facilities
The facility runs on an area of 42,000 square meters and includes a 20,000 square meters warehousing with an area of 6,600 square meters for exported goods, 6,500 square meters for e commerce and 5,200 square meters for cold storage shipments. The capacity of the entire facility reaches 450 thousand tons a year. The handling operations are performed through 16 loading docks.
Airfield Costs
Navigation, Cargo Terminal, and Air-Bridge Charges
The regulation for the civil aviation Tariff in all the Saudi’s airports can be found via the following links: https://www.gaca.gov.sa/scs/Satellite?blobcol=urldata&blobheader=application%2Fpdf&blobheadername1=Content-Disposition&blobheadervalue1=inline&blobkey=id&blobtable=MungoBlobs&blobwhere=1442844130280&ssbinary=true & https://www.gaca.gov.sa/web/en-gb/content/tariff
Fuel Service Charges
Price per Litre USD - $ |
|
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Jet A-1 |
$0.87 – as of April 2022 |
Avgas |
Security
This airport has five separate fire houses, with several modern firefighting vehicles, and trained firefighters. The location also has security equipment and a security force.