Al-Jouf Air Base
Al-Jouf Air Base (ICAO OESK) is an active joint civil-military airfield in the Saudi Arabia, operated by the General Authority of Civil Aviation / Royal Saudi Air Force. It has 1 runway (3,661 m).
Facility Details
Summary
| Operating Country | 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia |
| Location | 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia |
| Status | Active |
| Usage | Dual |
| Year built | 1974 |
| Operating Organization | General Authority of Civil Aviation / Royal Saudi Air Force |
Location & Technical Details
| Elevation | 689 m (2,260 ft) |
| IATA code | AJF |
| ICAO code | OESK |
| Runways |
10/28 · 3,661 m (12,011 ft) · Asphalt
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Description
Al-Jouf Air Base is located in Sakakah, the capital of Al-Jouf Province in Saudi Arabia. The installation functions as a dual-use public and military facility. Formerly known as Al-Jouf Regional Airport, the site was later redesignated as Al-Jouf International Airport. Infrastructure at the facility includes an asphalt runway that supports both military flight operations and regional civil aviation services. The base serves the Al-Jouf Province and maintains operational capacity for military components alongside scheduled commercial air traffic.
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Last updated on 13 August 2026.
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Latest Data Updates
- AUG 132026 Updated Facility details completed (construction year, usage, host country)
- AUG 132026 Updated Runway records recorded, with elevation, airport codes and official website
- APR 102026 Updated Description added
- APR 82026 Updated Sources and cross-references refreshed
- JAN 122026 Created Page created: Al-Jouf Air Base