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King Salman Air Base

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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Riyadh · 01 · Saudi Arabia

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24.465°, 46.659°

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Saudi Royal Air Force strategic base near Riyadh.

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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

King Salman Air Base, identified by ICAO code OESN, is a military airfield located in the Riyadh region of Saudi Arabia. It serves as an installation of the Royal Saudi Air Force and is not open to commercial civilian traffic. The base plays a role in Saudi Arabia's national defense infrastructure and has hosted various military operations and exercises. Access and detailed operational information are restricted due to its military nature.

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›Operated by the Royal Saudi Air Force.
›Not open to commercial or general aviation traffic.
›ICAO code is OESN; no IATA code is assigned.
›Located in the Riyadh region of Saudi Arabia.
›Detailed operational and facility information is not publicly disclosed.

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King Salman Air Base is a Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) base located south of Riyadh. It is aimed at relocating RSAF operations from the old Riyadh Air Base to the new site, which was demolished between 2021 and 2022 for Saudi Vision 2030. The air base was officially inaugurated on 9 December, 2025, by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

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