Sakhir Air Base

*** ✈️ Basic Information 1. Airport Name: Sakhir Air Base 2. IATA Code: KHBr 3. ICAO Code: OBKH 4. Type: Public‑use / Military 5. City: Awali 6. Country: Bahrain *** 🏢 Key Facilities 1. Number of Terminals: No commercial passenger terminal—used for VIP, military, and event operations. 2. Runways: * Runway 17/35: 3,200 m × asphalt 3. Major Services & Facilities: * Facilities for the biennial Bahrain International Airshow * VIP/honor flight support, heads-of-state arrivals * Military operations by Royal Bahraini Air Force (C‑130J detachment) * Fuel: Jet A‑1 & AVGAS on prior arrangement, no hangars or cargo handling per standard publication *** 🌍 Airlines and Destinations 1. Main Operators: Royal Bahraini Air Force (transport & VIP flights), Bahrain Amiri Royal Flight 2. All Operating Airlines: No scheduled commercial airlines; private/VIP flights only 3. Top Domestic Routes: N/A 4. Top International Routes: N/A (Used exclusively for military and event flights) *** 📊 Passenger Traffic 1. Annual Passengers: Not reported; irregular usage tied to events/honor flights 2. Airport Rank: Not ranked in commercial statistics 3. Cargo Volume: None (no routine cargo operations supported) *** 🚌 Ground Transportation 1. Road: Accessible via main arterial roads from Manama/Awali 2. Parking: Available during events; general aviation uses private arrangements 3. Public Transport: Usually coordinated shuttles/buses only during Airshow events *** 📞 Contact Information 1. Operator: Royal Bahraini Air Force – Air Operations Centre 2. Phone: +973 17 894 474 3. Fax: +973 17 620 926 4. Email/AFS Contacts: Provided via AIP resource 5. Official Website: No commercial site; governed via RBAF & Civil Aviation show portal *** 🏨 Nearby Highlights 1. Nearest Hotels: Located in Awali, Zallaq, and Manama – chain hotels & villas 2. Tourist Attractions Nearby: * Bahrain International Circuit (F1 Grand Prix venue) * Sakhir deserts (popular for camping/family events) * Bahrain International Airshow—hosted here every two years