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Air Bases ·🇧🇭 Bahrain

Sakhir Air Base (Sakhir International Airport)

Facility Details

Summary
Operating Country 🇧🇭 Bahrain
Location🇧🇭 Bahrain
Status Active
UsageMilitary only
Location & Technical Details
Coordinates26.0345°N, 50.5245°E
Elevation15 m (49 ft)
IATA codeKHB
ICAO codeOBKH
Runways
17/35 · 3,200 m (10,499 ft) · Asphalt
Map
Map of Sakhir Air Base
Nearby Bases
  1. 10 km Riffa Air Base
  2. 15 km Isa Air Base
  3. 28 km Muharraq Airfield
  4. 45 km King Abdulaziz Air Base · 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
  5. 79 km Tamim Air Base · 🇶🇦 Qatar
  6. 129 km Al Udeid Air Base · 🇶🇦 Qatar
Related
All Military Air Bases Bahrain Air Bases
Operating forces
🇧🇭 Bahrain Royal Bahraini Air Force

Description

Sakhir Air Base is a military airport located 5.5 km south-southwest of Awali, Bahrain. The base was constructed to host the biennial Bahrain International Airshow, which takes place in November. During the event, the airfield hosts aircraft from various countries, including Russia, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and India. The facility also handles air transport operations for the King of Bahrain, visiting heads of state, foreign government officials, and VIP visitors.

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Latest Data Updates
  1. AUG 132026 Updated Facility details recorded (official website, elevation, airport codes)
  2. AUG 12026 Created Page created: Sakhir Air Base