OERK AD 2.1 AERODROME LOCATION INDICATOR AND NAME
OERK - RIYADH / KING KHALED INTERNATIONAL
OERK AD 2.2 AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DATA
1
ARP coordinates and site at AD
N245746 E0464229
1683 M / 159° GEO from THR RWY 15L
2
Direction and distance from (city)
35 KM North
3
Elevation/Reference temperature
2053 FT / 42.3° C
4
Geoid undulation at AD ELEV PSN
-25 FT
5
MAG VAR/Annual change
3° E ( 2025) / 0.04 increasing
6
Aerodrome Operator, address, telephone, telefax, telex, AFS
GENERAL AUTHORITY OF CIVIL AVIATION
Airport Director
P.O.Box 12531
Riyadh, 11483
Saudi Arabia
Tel: +966 11 221 9774
Tel: +966 11 221 1313
Fax: +966 11 221 2193
Telex: 405260 KKIA SJ
AFS: OERKYDYX
eMail: adm@riyadhairports.com (24/7)

7
Types of traffic permitted (IFR/VFR)
IFR/VFR
8
Remarks
Smoking is prohibited at all aerodrome facilities.
OERK AD 2.3 OPERATIONAL HOURS
1
AD Administration
H24
2
Customs and immigration
H24
3
Health and sanitation
H24
4
AIS Briefing Office
H24
5
ATS Reporting Office (ARO)
H24
6
MET Briefing Office
H24
7
ATS
H24
8
Fuelling
H24
9
Handling
H24
10
Security
H24
11
De-icing
NIL
12
Remarks
NIL
OERK AD 2.4 HANDLING SERVICES AND FACILITIES
1
Cargo-handling facilities
3 docking stations with loading / unloading facilities
4 docking station without loading / unloading facilities

2
Fuel/oil types
JET A1  / NIL
3
Fuelling facilities/capacity
Hydrants on the main aprons.
Browsers on General Aviation Apron.

4
De-icing facilities
NIL
5
Hangar space for visiting aircraft
NIL
6
Repair facilities for visiting aircraft
Alsalam Aerospace Industries Company,+966 11 874 2222
7
Remarks
NIL
OERK AD 2.5 PASSENGER FACILITIES
1
Hotels
1- Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel, Telephone: +966 11 220 4500
2- Radisson Hotel Riyadh Airport, Telephone: +966 11 590 2000

2
Restaurants
Ample in various terminals
3
Transportation
Bus, taxi and limousine
4
Medical facilities
First Aid clinic is available in terminal buildings
5
Bank and Post Office
Ample in various terminals and unlimited in city
6
Tourist Office
Ample in various terminals
7
Remarks
NIL
OERK AD 2.6 RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES
1
AD category for fire fighting
CAT 9
2
Rescue equipment
Yes
3
Capability for removal of disabled aircraft
No major recovery equipment of specialized nature. Carriers should   utilize IATA pooling system arrangements.
4
Remarks
NIL
OERK AD 2.7 SEASONAL AVAILABILITY - CLEARING
1
Types of clearing equipment
NIL
2
Clearance priorities
NIL
3
Remarks
Available all seasons
OERK AD 2.8 APRONS, TAXIWAYS AND CHECK LOCATIONS DATA
1
Apron surface and strength
Designator
Surface
Strenght
APRON 1
Concrete
PCN 63/R/B/W/T
APRON 2
Concrete
PCN 63/R/B/W/T
APRON 3
Concrete
PCN 63/R/B/W/T
APRON 4
Concrete
PCN 63/R/B/W/T
APRON 5
Concrete
PCN 63/R/B/W/T
APRON 6E
Concrete
PCN 80/R/A/W/T
APRON 6A
Concrete
PCN 80/R/A/W/T
APRON 6B
Concrete
PCN 80/R/A/W/T
APRON 6C
Concrete
PCN 80/R/A/W/T
APRON 6D
Concrete
PCN 80/R/A/W/T
APRON 7B
Concrete
PCN 86/R/A/W/T
APRON 9B
Concrete
PCN 86/R/A/W/T
APRON 10
Concrete
PCN 60/R/B/W/T
APRON 11
Concrete
PCN 80/R/A/W/T
CARGO APRON (C1, C2, C3)
Concrete
PCN 96/R/B/W/T
APRON 7,8 & 9
Concrete
PCN 63/R/A/W/T
CARGO APRON (C4, C5, C6, C7)
Concrete
PCN 63/R/B/W/T
GENERAL AVIATION APRON
Concrete
PCN 60/R/B/W/T
2
Taxiway width, surface and strength
Designator
of TWY

Width
Surface
Strenght
A
23.00 M
Asphalt
PCN 70/F/B/W/T
A1
23.00 M
Asphalt
PCN 70/F/B/W/T
A2
23.00 M
Asphalt
PCN 70/F/B/W/T
A3
23.00 M
Asphalt
PCN 70/F/B/W/T
A4
23.00 M
Asphalt
PCN 70/F/B/W/T
A5
23.00 M
Asphalt
PCN 70/F/B/W/T
A6
23.00 M
Asphalt
PCN 70/F/B/W/T
A7
23.00 M
Asphalt
PCN 70/F/B/W/T
D
25.00 M
Asphalt
PCN 80/F/B/W/T
E
23.00 M
Asphalt
PCN 70/F/B/W/T
F
23.00 M
Asphalt
PCN 70/F/B/W/T
G
25.00 M
Asphalt
PCN 80/F/A/W/T
G1
25.00 M
Asphalt
PCN 80/F/A/W/T
G2
25.00 M
Asphalt
PCN 80/F/A/W/T
G3
25.00 M
Asphalt
PCN 80/F/A/W/T
G4
25.00 M
Asphalt
PCN 80/F/A/W/T
G5
25.00 M
Asphalt
PCN 80/F/A/W/T
G6
25.00 M
Asphalt
PCN 80/F/A/W/T
G7
25.00 M
Asphalt
PCN 80/F/A/W/T
H
23.00 M
Asphalt
PCN 50/F/B/W/T
H1
23.00 M
Asphalt
PCN 50/F/B/W/T
H2
23.00 M
Asphalt
PCN 50/F/B/W/T
H3
23.00 M
Asphalt
PCN 50/F/B/W/T
H4
23.00 M
Asphalt
PCN 50/F/B/W/T
J
23.00 M
Asphalt
PCN 70/F/B/W/T
K
25.00 M
Asphalt
PCN 80/F/A/W/T
N
25.00 M
Asphalt
PCN 80/F/A/W/T
P
28.00 M
Asphalt
PCN 70/F/B/W/T
Q
23.00 M
Asphalt
PCN 70/F/B/W/T
R
23.00 M
Asphalt
PCN 70/F/B/W/T
S
23.00 M
Asphalt
PCN 70/F/B/W/T
T
28.00 M
Asphalt
PCN 70/F/B/W/T
U
25.00 M
Asphalt
PCN 80/F/B/W/T
V
25.00 M
Asphalt
PCN 80/F/B/W/T
3
Altimeter checkpoint location and elevation
Location: See(1) Aircraft Parking / Docking Chart, (2) Cargo Apron
Chart (3) General Aviation Apron Chart
Elevation: (1) 2035 FT, (2) 2045 FT, (3) 2025 FT

4
VOR checkpoints
NIL
5
INS checkpoints
INS: See AD Chart & Aerodrome Parking / Docking Chart
6
Remarks
· Portion of E-TWY (25 M) Between TWY T and TWY P
· Portion of F-TWY (25 M) Between TWY T and TWY P

OERK AD 2.9 SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE AND CONTROL SYSTEM AND MARKINGS
1
Use of aircraft stand ID signs, TWY guide lines and visual docking/parking guidance system of aircraft stands
Internally lighted guidance sign boards at entrances to all RWY, at
approaches to ramps and intersections of taxiways. Center line
guidance system for docking and parking.

2
RWY and TWY markings and LGT
See Aerodrome Lighting Chart RWY / TWY System 15L-33R and 15R-
33L

3
Stop bars
Stop bars where appropriate.
4
Other runway protection measures
See also Aerodrome Chart, Aircraft Parking / Docking Charts, Apron Charts. Aiming point marking is located 400 meters from runway threshold as per the ICAO standards.
5
Remarks
NIL
OERK AD 2.10 AERODROME OBSTACLES
OBST ID/ Designation OBST type OBST position ELEV/HGT Markings / Type, colour Remarks
https://aimss.sans.com.sa/assets/FileManagerFiles/eTOD/Obstacle/Aerodromes/OERK/OERK-Obstacles-V2.xlsx  
https://aimss.sans.com.sa/assets/FileManagerFiles/eTOD/Obstacle/Aerodromes/OERK/OERK-Obstacles-V2.pdf  
OERK AD 2.11 METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION PROVIDED
1
Associated MET Office
MET OFFICE RIYADH
2
Hours of service
MET Office outside hours

H24
3
Office responsible for TAF preparation
Period of validity

MET OFFICE RIYADH
30 Hours
00, 6, 12, 18 HR

4
Tred forecast
Interval of issuance

TREND 
1 Hour

5
Briefing/consultation provided
Self briefing On request
MET Office Riyadh / Tel: +966 12 4238105, +966 12 4238106
Website: https://met.gamep.gov.sa/login/login.php(*)

6
Flight documentation
Language(s) used

Charts.abbreviated plain language text. METARs/TAFs available
on NCM Website: https://met.gamep.gov.sa/login/login.php
English

7
Charts and other information available for briefing or consultation
Significant Weather Charts. SIGMET. AD WARNING available
on NCM Website: https://met.gamep.gov.sa/login/login.php

8
Supplementary equipment available for providing information
WX RADAR, Mobile unit for upper air observation
9
ATS units provided with information
RIYADH TWR & RIYADH APP
10
Additional information (limitation of service, etc.)

TEL: +966 12 4238106, +966 12 4238105
FAX: +966 11 2211581. 

Current weather on ATIS

(*) Access to NCM website requires user registration.

OERK AD 2.12 RUNWAY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Designations RWY
TRUE BRG
Dimension of RWY (M)
Strength (PCN) and surface of RWY and SWY
THR coordinates
RWY end coordinates
THR geoid undulation

THR elevation and highest elevation of TDZ of precision APP RWY
1
2
3
4
5
6
15L
150.00
4205 x 60
PCN 80/F/A/W/T
Asphalt
245836.69N
0464207.25E
GUND: -26 FT
THR 2036.80 FT
TDZ 2037.00 FT
33R
330.00
4205 x 60
PCN 80/F/A/W/T
Asphalt
245638.30N
0464322.12E
GUND: -26 FT
THR 2015.80 FT
TDZ 2018.00 FT
15R
150.00
4205 x 60
PCN 80/F/A/W/T
Asphalt
245815.40N
0464029.60E
GUND: -25 FT
THR 2052.80 FT
TDZ 2053.00 FT
33L
330.00
4205 x 60
PCN 80/F/A/W/T
Asphalt
245616.99N
0464144.51E
GUND: -26 FT
THR 2036.70 FT
TDZ 2045.00 FT
Slope OF RWY and SWY
SWY dimensions (M)
CWY dimensions (M)
Strip dimensions (M)
RESA dimensions (M)
Location and
description of
engineering
material
Arresting system
(EMAS)

OFZ
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
For Rwy 15L: +0.154%
NIL
NIL
4325 x 300
240 x 120
NIL
 

NIL
For Rwy 33R: +0.154%
NIL
NIL
4325 x 300
240 x 120
NIL
 

NIL
For Rwy 15R: +0.115%
NIL
NIL
4325 x 300
240 x 120
NIL
 

NIL
For Rwy 33L: +0.115%
NIL
NIL
4325 x 300
240 x 120
NIL
 

NIL
Remarks
14
NIL
NIL
NIL
NIL
OERK AD 2.13 DECLARED DISTANCES
RWY Designator
TORA
(M)

TODA
(M)

ASDA
(M)

LDA
(M)

Remarks
1
2
3
4
5
6
15L
4205
4205
4205
4205
NIL
33R
4205
4205
4205
4205
NIL
15R
4205
4205
4205
4205
NIL
33L
4205
4205
4205
4205
NIL
OERK AD 2.14 APPROACH AND RUNWAY LIGHTING
RWY
Designator

APCH LGT type LEN INTST
THR LGT colour WBAR
VASIS (MEHT) PAPI
TDZ, LGT LEN
RWY Centre Line LGT Length, spacing, colour, INTST
RWY edge LGT LEN, spacing colour INTST
RWY End LGT colour WBAR
SWY LGT LEN (M) colour
Remarks
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
15L
ALSF2
900 M
LIH
 

Green
 

PAPI
Left side/3°
MEHT 57 FT
 

LIH
900 M

 

3305 M
SPACING
(15)
White
LIH

600 M
SPACING
(15)
RED AND WHITE ALTERNATLY
LIH

300 M
SPACING
(15)
RED
LIH

 

 

600 M
SPACING (60)
Yellow
LIH


3605 M
SPACING
(60)
White
LIH

 

Red
 

NIL
NIL
33R
ALSF2
900 M
LIH
 

Green
 

PAPI
Left side/3°
MEHT 57 FT
 

LIH
900 M

 

3305 M
SPACING
(15)
White
LIH

600 M
SPACING
(15)
RED AND WHITE ALTERNATLY
LIH

300 M
SPACING
(15)
RED
LIH

 

 

600 M
SPACING (60)
Yellow
LIH

3605 M
SPACING
(60)
White
LIH

 

Red
 

NIL
NIL
15R
ALSF2
900 M
LIH
 

Green
 

PAPI
Left side/3°
MEHT 57 FT
 

LIH
900 M

 

3305 M
SPACING
(15)
White
LIH

600 M
SPACING
(15)
RED AND WHITE ALTERNATLY
LIH

300 M
SPACING
(15)
RED
LIH

 

 

600 M
SPACING (60)
Yellow
LIH

3605 M
SPACING
(60)
White
LIH

 

Red
 

NIL
See also Aerodrome Lighting Chart
 

33L
ALSF2
900 M
LIH
 

Green
 

PAPI
Left side/3°
MEHT 57 FT
 

LIH
900 M

 

3305 M
SPACING
(15)
White
LIH
---------
600 M
SPACING
(15)
RED AND WHITE ALTERNATLY
LIH
----------
300 M
SPACING
(15)
RED
LIH

 

 

600 M
SPACING (60)
Yellow
LIH

3605 M
SPACING
(60)
White
LIH

 

Red
 

NIL
NIL
OERK AD 2.15 OTHER LIGHTING, SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY
1
ABN/IBN location, characteristics and hours of operation
ABN Located 100 meters North-east of the fuel farm. Mounted on a steel tower. Double-end rotating beacon producing alternate clear and green flashes of lights.31.4M high.
H24

 

2
LDI location and LGT Anemometer location and LGT
LDI: N/A
Anemometer: Illuminated windsocks located adjacent to each runway. Located at approximately midpoint of the runway and at each runway end.
3
TWY edge and centre line lighting and stop bars (if any)
Taxiway Edge:
NIL

Taxiway centre line:
A - Green
A1 - Green
A2 - Green
A3 - Green and Yellow
A4 - Green and Yellow
A5 - Green and Yellow
A6 - Green
A7 - Green
D - Green
F - Green
G - Green
G1 - Green
G2 - Green
G3 - Green and Yellow
G4 - Green and Yellow
G5 - Green and Yellow
G6 - Green
G7 - Green
H - Green
H1 - Green
H2 - Green
H3 - Green and Yellow
H4 - Green
N - Green
P - Green
R - Green
S - Green
T - Green
U - Green
V - Green

4
Secondary power supply/switch-over time
CAT I standards. Switch-over within 15 SEC.
5
Remarks
Standby generator in each airfield lighting sub-station, 2 sub-stations per RWY.
OERK AD 2.16 HELICOPTER LANDING AREA
1
Coordinates TLOF or THR of FATO
Geoid undulation

NIL
NIL
 

2
TLOF and/or FATO elevation M/FT
NIL
NIL
3
TLOF and FATO area dimensions, surface, strength, marking
NIL
NIL
4
True BRG of FATO
NIL
5
Declared distance available
NIL
6
APP and FATO lighting
NIL
NIL
7
Remarks
HELECOPTER OPERATIONS LIMITED TO RWY 15R/33L AND 15L/33R
UPON ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE

OERK AD 2.17 ATS AIRSPACE
1
Designation and lateral limits
RIYADH CTR
Circle with radius of 10NM centered on 245746N 0464229E.
2
Vertical limits
SFC to 4500 FT AMSL
3
Airspace classification
C
4
ATS unit call sign Language(s)
KING KHALED TOWER
Arabic/English
RIYADH APPROACH
English/Arabic
5
Transition altitude
13000 FT
6
Hours of applicability (or activation)
NIL
7
Remarks
NIL
OERK AD 2.18 ATS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
Service designation
Call sign
Frequency
Hours of operation
SATVOICE
Logon address
Remarks
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
APP
RIYADH APPROACH
120.000 MHZ
DOC 75 NM/28000 FT
H24
NIL
NIL
NIL
128.500 MHZ
DOC 150 NM/60000 FT
H24
Riyadh APP/Control Back up
339.400 MHZ
DOC 75 NM/28000 FT
H24
NIL
385.100 MHZ
DOC 150 NM/60000 FT
H24
Riyadh APP/Control Back up
RIYADH MILITARY APPROACH
121.500 MHZ
 

H24
NIL
125.600 MHZ
DOC 150 NM/60000 FT
H24
NIL
243.000 MHZ
 

H24
NIL
277.150 MHZ
DOC 150 NM/60000 FT
H24
NIL
342.600 MHZ
DOC 150 NM/60000 FT
H24
NIL
RIYADH CONTROL
124.100 MHZ
DOC 150 NM/60000 FT
H24
CTA - South
126.000 MHZ
DOC 150 NM/60000 FT
H24
CTA - North
340.600 MHZ
DOC 150 NM/60000 FT
H24
CTA - North
343.400 MHZ
DOC 150 NM/60000 FT
H24
CTA - South
RIYADH FINAL
119.750 MHZ
DOC 45 NM/12000 FT
H24
Main
120.600 MHZ
DOC 45 NM/12000 FT
H24
Standby
TWR
KING KHALED TOWER
118.600 MHZ
DOC 30 NM/8000 FT
H24
NIL
NIL
TWR East
118.800 MHZ
DOC 30 NM/8000 FT
H24
TWR West
118.300 MHZ
 

H24
Backup for TWR East and West
342.200 MHZ
DOC 30 NM/8000 FT
H24
TWR East
121.500 MHZ
 

H24
NIL
243.000 MHZ
 

H24
NIL
SMC
CLEARANCE DELIVERY
121.700 MHZ
DOC 10 NM/4500 FT
H24
NIL
NIL
NIL
KING KHALED GROUND
121.600 MHZ
DOC 10 NM/4500 FT
H24
NIL
121.800 MHZ
DOC 10 NM/4500 FT
H24
Vehicles
335.700 MHZ
DOC 10 NM/4500 FT
H24
Vehicles
348.600 MHZ
DOC 10 NM/4500 FT
H24
NIL
ATIS
RIYADH INFORMATION
127.150 MHZ
DOC 150 NM/60000 FT
H24
NIL
NIL
NIL
D-ATIS
D-ATIS
NIL
 

H24
NIL
NIL
D-ATIS service is available through SITA network on request
OERK AD 2.19 RADIO NAVIGATION AND LANDING AIDS
Type of aid
MAG VAR
Type of
supported OPS
(for
VOR/ILS/MLS,
give declination)

ID
Frequency
Hours of operation
Position of transmitting antenna coordinates
Elevation of DME transmitting antenna
Service
volume
radius
from GBAS
reference
Point

Remarks
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
LOC 15L
ILS CAT I
IELF
109.500 MHZ
H24
245630.0N
0464327.4E
 

NIL
NIL
Front course sector coverage angle ±35°
GP 15L
ILS CAT I
IELF
332.600 MHZ
H24
245829.0N
0464217.1E
 

NIL
NIL
GPA 3° RDH 55 FT
DME 15L
ILS CAT I
IELF
332.600 MHZ
(CH32X)
H24
245829.0N
0464217.1E
2100 FT
NIL
Co-located with GP DME reads Zero at the DME antenna
LOC 33R
ILS CAT I
IKIA
109.100 MHZ
H24
245845.0N
0464202.0E
 

NIL
NIL
Front course sector angle ±35°
GP 33R
ILS CAT I
IKIA
331.400 MHZ
H24
245649.2N
0464320.2E
 

NIL
NIL
GPA 3° RDH 55 FT
DME 33R
(03° E)
ILS CAT I
IKIA
(CH28X)
H24
245649.2N
0464320.2E
2100 FT
NIL
Co-located with GP DME reads Zero at the DME antenna
LOC 15R
ILS CAT I
ITIH
110.500 MHZ
H24
245608.7N
0464149.8E
 

NIL
NIL
Front course sector angle ±35°
GP 15R
ILS CAT I
ITIH
329.600 MHZ
H24
245804.4N
0464031.7E
 

NIL
NIL
GPA 3° RDH 55 FT
DME 15R
(03° E)
ILS CAT I
ITIH
(CH42X)
H24
245804.4N
0464031.7E
2100 FT
NIL
Co-located with GP DME reads Zero at the DME antenna
LOC 33L
ILS CAT I
IFAT
110.100 MHZ
H24
245823.7N
0464024.4E
 

NIL
NIL
Front course sector angle ±35°
GP 33L
ILS CAT I
IFAT
334.400 MHZ
H24
245623.6N
0464135.4E
 

NIL
NIL
GPA 3° RDH 55 FT
DME 33L
ILS CAT I
IFAT
(CH38X)
H24
245623.6N
0464135.4E
2100 FT
NIL
Co-located with GP DME reads Zero at the DME antenna
DVOR/TACAN
(03° E)
KIA
113.300 MHZ
(CH80X)
H24
245309.8N
0464533.8E
2100 FT
NIL
148° MAG / 4 NM FM THR RWY 33R ON CL
OERK AD 2.20 LOCAL AERODROME REGULATIONS
Apron Restrictions
Cargo apron and Apron 6A, 6B, 6C, 6D and 6E considered as a blind area.
All aircraft can expect to use a FOLLOW-ME vehicle.
 
Note:
  1. Aprons surface are white concrete.
  2. Yellow centre lines for taxilanes and aircraft stands indicating that aircraft are allowed to taxi to gate with low idle power.if aircraft stop for any reason engine shutdown and twoing procedure will be applied for gate 12,17,22,27,302,401,407.
  3. push back from all aircraft stands.
  4. All push back aircraft , without APU may start the engine/s (as per flight procedure manual) only at aircraft stands with idle power. ATC needs to be notified before the engine/s start and push back. Permission will begiven after coordination with the AODM and ensuring it is safe to start and perform the push back.
  5. Aircraft towing procedure will be applied at aircraft stand 5E, 6E, 7E, 4W, 5W, 6W, 7W AND 8W.
  6. All dashed lines indicate blue LEAD in lines, require towing in operations only.
  7. Aircraft parked at aircraft stand 5E, 6E, 7E, 4W, 5W, 6W, 7W AND 8W must be pushed back all the way out to taxiway E.
  8. Stop bar for non-restricted type of aircraft is mark on the pavement of the aircraft stand.
  9. Aircraft holding on the taxiway shall turn off their taxi lights until further taxi clearance is provided by ATC.

General Aviation area

All General Aviation Aircraft and any Military Aircraft landing at KKIA can expect to be parked on the GA area.

The Ground Movement Controller will transfer all arriving aircraft inbound to the GA apron to GA apron control frequency 123.0 after passing the intersection on H3.

Departing aircraft on the GA apron call Ground Movement Controller on frequency 121.600 MHz for start-up approval. The aircraft should then contact 123.000 MHz for push back. Then call Ground Movement Controller on 121.600 MHz for taxi clearance.
OERK AD 2.21 NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES
Overflight of the city of Riyadh is restricted except for take-off and landing following the ATC istructions.
OERK AD 2.22 FLIGHT PROCEDURES

2.22.1 GENERAL

  • Unless special permission has been obtained from Riyadh APP, Riyadh Final, or Riyadh Tower as appropriate, flight within Riyadh TMA, Riyadh Final Sectors, and Riyadh CTR shall be in accordance with the Instrument Flight Rules.
  • Except for traffic operating within Riyadh CTR or circuits of other aerodromes having their own altimeter setting observations, all aircraft operating anywhere within the Riyadh TMA, Riyadh Final Sectors, and Riyadh CTR shall reference altimeters to the officially reported QNH for OERK when at or below the transition altitude.
  • All aircraft landing within or overflying within the Riyadh CTA North/South, Riyadh TMA / Riyadh Final Sectors / Riyadh CTR are to contact Riyadh CTA North on 126.0 MHZ, Riyadh CTA South on 124.1 MHZ, Riyadh Approach on 120.0 MHZ, Riyadh Final Sectors on 119.750 MHZ or 120.600 MHZ, unless otherwise instructed by ATC.
  • Riyadh CTA North/South, which are described in ENR 2.1 and depicted on OERK Area Chart Departure and Area Chart Arrival, are designated as Class A airspace from FL150 to FL 600 excluding Riyadh TMA and OEPS TMA.
  • Overflight of the city of Riyadh is prohibited except for the purposes of take-off and landing in accordance with ATC instructions.

2.22.2 PROCEDURES FOR IFR FLIGHT WITHIN RIYADH TMA/CTA

The following designated reporting points are compulsory for aircraft crossing the RIYADH CTAs/TMA boundaries:
 
ETBAS (TMA) TAKTI (TMA) MERVI (CTA)
ALTAV (TMA) OTALI (TMA) KITUB (CTA)
ESRAT (TMA) GIDUV (CTA) AMBAG (CTA)
MURLU (TMA) TASBA (CTA) RAPMA (CTA)
METNI (TMA) AVOBO (CTA) SITER (CTA)
KUNEK (TMA) TORKI (CTA) GOLNO (CTA)
IVONU (TMA) GOBMO (CTA) UMRAN (CTA)
KAVUR (TMA) KUSRO (CTA) GIBUS (CTA)
DURMA (TMA) SOKOP(CTA) UMADO (CTA)
TEVOG (TMA) MIRAS (CTA) KINIB (CTA)
MUNTO (TMA) SITUK (CTA) SIGBU (CTA)
RESAL (TMA) GETOT (CTA) KASOM (CTA) (FL240 or below)
KOBOX (TMA) RGB (CTA) LOROX (CTA) (FL240 or below)

The compulsory reporting point for aircraft over flying the TMA is KIA DVORTAC.
All reporting points at TMA or CTA are compulsory reporting points.

2.22.2.1 Routing

Reserved

2.22.2.2 Holding procedures

Arrival flights may be instructed to inter hold for traffic sequence, holding pattern entry shall be accomplished in accordance with procedures published in the AIP.
  • The main holdings are as follows:
    KUNEK: Arrival holding, minimum FL 160 and maximum FL 200 for STAR RWY 33R/33L/15R/15L.
    KAVUR: Arrival holding, minimum FL 150 and maximum FL 200 for STAR RWY 33R/33L/15R/15L.
    SIVON: Arrival holding, minimum FL 160 and maximum FL 200 for STAR RWY 33R/33L/15R/15L.
    ETBAS: Arrival holding, minimum FL 160 and maximum FL 190 for STAR RWY 33R/33L/15R/15L.
    MEPTU: Missed approach holding, at 5000 ft for ILS Y RWY 15L and RNP RWY 15L.
    PEDIR: Missed approach holding, at 4000 ft for ILS Y RWY 15R and RNP RWY 15R, and ILS Z or LOC RWY 15R.
    ORLUD: Missed approach holding, at 6000 ft for ILS Y RWY 33L and RNP RWY 33L.
    ORBON: Missed approach holding, at 4000 ft for ILS Y RWY 33R and RNP RWY 33R, and ILS Z or LOC RWY 33R.
    SISIR: Missed approach holding, at 5000 ft for ILS Z or LOC RWY 15L
    KIRUL: Missed approach holding, minimum 5500 ft and maximum 7000 ft for ILS Z or LOC RWY 33L.

2.22.2.3 Arrival procedures

  • Standard Instrument Arrivals (RNAV STARs) are available for RWY 15L/15R and RWY 33L/33R, details of which can be found in the Standard Arrival Charts - instrument.
  • Standard Instrument Arrivals (RNAV STARs) are based on GNSS. RNAV 1 capable aircraft will be cleared for RNAV 1 STAR.
  • For Standard Instrument Arrivals (RNAV STARs), surveillance is mandatory and to be used only in surveillance environment.
  • ATC must be notified on the initial contact, if the pilot is not able to comply with published RNAV STARs.
  • Arrival flights shall immediately inform Riyadh Approach if they are not capable of ILS or RNP approaches on the initial contact.
  • ATC may cancel RNAV STARs when required and provide direct routing or radar vectoring.
  • Complying with level and speed restrictions that apply at waypoints displayed on the RNAV STARs charts is mandatory unless otherwise instructed by ATC.
  • Pilots shall ensure reducing the vertical speed when approaching the cleared level, to avoid overshooting the cleared level, manually overriding if necessary.
  • If required, additional speed restrictions may be applied to meet spacing requirements.
  • The main type of approach for all OERK RWYs is ILS approaches, unless otherwise requested by pilots.
  • Arrival flights will expect landing clearance within the last 3 NM from the RWY threshold, and in case of a missed approach, pilots shall follow the missed approach procedures unless otherwise instructed by ATC.
  • Pilots shall plan vacating runway according to the table below, otherwise they shall inform ATC in initial contact if unable to vacate the RWY with the allocated exit taxiways:
    RWYs 33R/33L and RWYs15L/15R in Use
    Landing RWY Taxiway Note
    33R G4 (Taxiway H3 to be used for General Aviation landing traffic runway 15L/33R)
    33L A4
    15R A4
    15L G4
        
  • RNAV STAR are as follows:
    RWYs STAR RNAV
    33R/33L ASNUM 1F, UKIVU 1F, MEPDA 1F, SEPDO 1F, ESRAT 1F, DEBUD 1F, ORDEM 1F, TATKU 1F, ALTIT 1F, SIVIS 1F NAGUB 1F, ORDUX 1F.
    15R/15L ASNUM 1A, UKIVU 1A, MEPDA 1A, SEPDO 1A, ESRAT 2A, DEBUD 1A, ORDEM 1A, TATKU 1A, ALTIT 1A, SIVIS 1A NAGUB 1A, ORDUX 1A.
     

2.22.2.4 Approach facilities

The following approach facilities are available at Riyadh/ King Khaled International Airport:
  • ILS or LOC,
  • RNAV (GNSS),
  • RNP Approach.

The associated instrument approach procedures and required navigation performance procedures can be found in the relevant instrument approach and required navigation performance charts.

2.22.2.5 Circuit directions

  • RWY 15R, 33R: Right hand circuit.
  • RWY 15L, 33L: Left hand circuit.

2.22.2.6 Departure procedures

  • Standard Instrument Departure (RNAV SID) are available for RWY 15L/15R and RWY 33L/33R, details of which can be found in the Standard Departure Chart - Instrument.
  • Standard Instrument Departures (RNAV SID) are based on GNSS. RNAV 1 capable aircraft will be cleared for RNAV 1 SID.
  • For Standard Instrument Departure (RNAV SID), surveillance is mandatory and to be used only in surveillance environment.
  • Departing aircraft should contact the Clearance Delivery frequency on 121.700 MHz to confirm receipt of ATC clearance via Data Link or to obtain ATC clearance via voice communication when fully ready to start-up and pushback.
  • Pilots will be instructed to contact King Khaled Ground on frequency 121.6 MHz after receiving ATC clearance via voice or to contact King Khaled Ground after obtaining ATC clearance through Data Link.
  • ATC clearance to departing aircraft (DCL) is available at RUHDAYA using Data Link service. Pilots may request DCL clearance by sending an RCD message not earlier than 20 minutes prior to EOBT.
  • Departing aircraft should contact King Khaled Ground on frequency 121.6 MHz when fully ready for start-up and pushback.
  • ATC must be notified on the initial contact, if the pilot is not able to comply with published RNAV SIDs. Uncapable flight with RNAV SIDs, expect to maintain RWY heading at 5000 ft AMSL. RADAR vector will be provided after passing 4000 ft AMSL.
  • The departure flight shall be ready for departure before reaching the RWY holding point, if unable, inform ATC immediately.
  • On receipt of line-up clearance, pilots should ensure that they are able to taxi and line-up on the runway as soon as the preceding aircraft has commenced either the take-off roll or landing run.
  • On receipt of take-off clearance, pilots should ensure that they are able to commence take-off without delay, and they shall commence the take-off roll within 10 seconds of the receiving the take-off clearance, if not able inform ATC before interning entering the RWY.
  • Complying with level and speed restrictions that apply at waypoints displayed on the RNAV SIDs charts is mandatory unless otherwise instructed by ATC.
  • If required, additional speed restrictions may be applied to meet spacing requirements.
  • Pilots shall ensure reducing the vertical speed when approaching the cleared level, to avoid overshooting the cleared level, manually overriding if necessary.
  • When necessary, ATC may cancel RNAV SIDs and provide direct routing or radar vectoring.

2.22.3 ATC SURVEILLANCE PROCEDURES WITHIN RIYADH TMA/CTA

  • Airport THALES surveillance radar is installed at OERK (24 58 54N 046 43 41E**) and is available to all aircraft within 250 NM radius of the radar site. Emergency Code 7700, Communication Failure Code 7600 and Unlawful Interference Code 7500 are monitored.
  • Airport Raytheon Radar is installed at OERK (24 58 54N 046 43 41E) and is available to all aircraft within 250 NM radius of the radar site. Emergency Code 7700, Communication Failure Code 7600 and Unlawful Interference Code 7500 are monitored.
  • All aircraft must operate the transponder on the previously assigned code, unless otherwise instructed by ATC.
  • Riyadh radar provides primary and secondary radar coverage. Details are described in ENR 1.6.

2.22.4 RADAR VECTORING AND SEQUENCING

Reserved

2.22.5 PRECISION RADAR APPROACHES

NIL

2.22.6 SURVEILLANCE RADAR APPROACH

Reserved

2.22.7 COMMUNICATIONS

Two-way VHF voice communication capability is mandatory for all flights intending to operate within Riyadh TMA/Riyadh CTR

2.22.8 COMMUNICATION FAILURE

Set transponder CODE 7600, follow COM failure procedure on ENR 1.6

2.22.9 LOW VISIBILITY PROCEDURES

Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and Control Systems (A-SMGCS) is available at KKIA to facilitate safe aircraft and vehicle movement on aerodrome surface, under various local weather conditions within the Aerodrome Visibility Operational Level (AVOL).In case A-SMGCS is unserviceable, follow me service shall be provided during low visibility condition, or the traffic movement will be restricted to one arrival and one departure aircraft at a time.

2.22.9.1 Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and Control System (A-SMGCS)

2.22.9.1.1 introduction

2.22.9.1.1.1 The Advanced-Surface Movement Guidance and Control System (A-SMGCS) at OERK is a new surveillance system that is able to detect and identify all Mode S equipped aircraft and vehicles moving on manoeuvering area under various local weather conditions within the Aerodrome Visibility Operational Level (AVOL). This system is used by Riyadh ATC TWR to control and monitor ground movements and is expected to enhance the safety, efficiency and increase capacity at the airport.

2.22.9.1.2 Carriage of Mode-S SSR Transponder

2.22.9.1.2.1 Carriage and operation of Mode-S transponder is required for all civil aircraft operating at OERK Airport. The Mode-S transponder must comply, at least with the requirements of ICAO Annex 10 Volume IV Standards and Recommended Practices.

2.22.9.1.3 A-SMGCS overview 

The A-SMGCS system is composed of several Mode-S Multilateration (MLAT) Ground Stations & Surface Movement Radars (SMRs) to provide adequate surveillance coverage within the airside. It is providing level ll functionalities for the surveillance and control of aircraft and vehicles ground movements in order to maintain the declared movement rate under low and reduced visibility conditions at OERK.

2.22.9.1.3.1 The Multilateration System uses multiple transmitters/receivers ground stations to receive squitters transmitted by equipped aircraft and vehicles with Mode S transponders. It calculates the position of an aircraft or a vehicle by comparing the time its squitter arrives at each receiver.

2.22.9.1.3.2 The System derives the identity of an aircraft and its positions / locations by selectively interrogating its transponder to receive its assigned Mode A code or extracting its aircraft identification and other Aircraft Derived Data (ADD). For vehicles equipped with transponders, the system extracts their respective assigned identities and their locations from the unique Mode S addresses contained in the squitters.  All vehicles operating in the manoeuvering are required to be equipped with a transponder to allow proper identification and monitoring of their ground movements on the manoeuvering area at OERK.

2.22.9.1.3.3 The Surface Movement Radar (SMR) is a surveillance system that detects non-cooperative targets moving in the manoeuvring area at OERK. The integration of the multilateration ground stations with the SMR system provide surveillance data with an accuracy, update rate, and reliability suitable for improving ground surface movements in local weather conditions within the Aerodrome Visibility Operational Level (AVOL).

2.22.9.1.4 Aircraft Requirements

2.22.9.1.4.1 The Multilateration System is essentially passive. It relies on aircraft transponders squittering at all times when moving on the airside. For the Multilateration System to work effectively, all aircraft Mode S transponders need to transmit Mode S squitters at all times when moving on the ground at OERK. The activation of the transponder must start before the request to push back or taxi for departing flights. For landing aircraft, the transponder must be kept in operation until the aircraft is parked on assigned stand. The Mode S transponders should not respond to All-Call interrogations, but should respond to selective interrogations.

2.22.9.1.5 Procedures / Actions Required by Pilots

2.22.9.1.5.1 The Multilateration System needs to receive squitters and to acquire the Mode A code of a Mode S equipped aircraft at all times when it is on the ground. This enables detection and identification of the aircraft (from its Mode A code or ICAO callsign) before starting the push back or taxi for departing flights and until the aircraft is parked on the stand for landing flights.

2.22.9.1.5.2 Pre-Pushback / Taxi

Pilots are required to enter the Mode A code assigned by Riyadh TWR / clearance delivery at start-up. This code can be either a discrete or non-discrete code (a conspicuity code e.g. 1000). Pilots shall ensure that the aircraft transponder is operating by selecting XPDR or equivalent according to specific installation, AUTO if available and the assigned Mode A code is selected prior to the request for pushback or taxi, whichever is earlier.  Whenever the aircraft is capable of reporting aircraft identification, it must also be entered prior to the request for pushback or taxi, whichever is earlier, through the FMS or the Transponder Control Panel. Flight crew must use the operator's 3-letter ICAO designator followed by the flight identification number (for example, SVA871, AFR147).  The information entered by the pilots will be used by the A-SMGCS system to identify and label the aircraft, which will be displayed at the controller's working position.

2.22.9.1.5.3 After Landing

Pilots shall ensure that the aircraft transponder is kept ON after landing, and kept in operation until the aircraft is parked on the assigned stand. Pilots shall ensure that the assigned Mode A code is not changed until the aircraft is stationary at the stand as A-SMGCS requires Mode A to maintain the identification of the aircraft. After parking, the Mode A code 2000 must be set before selecting OFF or STDBY on the transponder panel.

2.22.10 PROCEDURES FOR VFR FLIGHT WITHIN RIYADH TMA/CTA

Reserved

2.22.11 VFR ROUTES WITHIN RIYADH CTR

Reserved

2.22.12 PROCEDURES FOR VFR FLIGHT WITHIN OERK CTR

  • Entry and exit to/from OERK CTR will be via West Gate, East Gate, VRP (E), KAFD, and Zulu point.
  • Inbound VFR flights will contact King khalid TWR frequency 5 NM prior to West Gate, East Gate, VRP (E), KAFD, and Zulu point.
  • Arrival from the West to Royal side will be via VRP(B), and Arrival from the East to private Aviation will be via VRP (F).
  • Departing to the West from Royal side will be via VRP (B), and departing to the East from the private Aviation will be via VRP(F).
  • The maximum Altitude is 500ft AGL within OERK CTR, unless otherwise directed by ATC.
  • Departure and arrival from/to the OERK CTR is subject to ATC clearance.
  • OERK CTR Visual Reporting Points:
West VRPs
Indicator Bearing & distance Coordinates
B

Intersection Special Forces Road
with king Fahad Road
RDL 267 from KIA 9.5 DME 24 53 06N 046 35 04E
C Intersection king Salman Road with king Fahad Road RDL 243 from KIA 8.7 DME 24 49 36N 046 36 51E
     KAFD  King Abdullah Financial District RDL 216 from KIA 9.7 DME 24 45 39N 046 38 51E
  West Gate West Gate (Prince Sultan
Humanitarian City)
RDL 293 from KIA 14 DME 24 59 11N 046 31 37E
D Salbuok Bridge RDL 303 from KIA 17 DME 25 03 15N 046 30 04E

 
East VRPs
Indicator Bearing & distance Coordinates
E Thumamah Police Station RDL 337 from KIA 17 DME 25 09 09N 046 39 03E
G Al-Athreya RDL 334 from KIA 13 DME 25 05 32N 046 39 56E
K Khuzam Oasis RDL 345 from KIA 11.6 DME 25 04 35N 046 42 47E
F  Foxtrot RDL 016 from KIA 6.6 DME     
24 59 28N 046 47 59E
J Janadriyah RDL 028 from KIA 4.7 DME 24 57 15N 046 48 19E
RC Helipad Saudi Red Crescent Authority Helipad RDL 066 from KIA 4.7 DME 24 54 49N 046 50 24E
East Gate the 9th Electric Station RDL 072 from KIA 17 DME 24 57 40N 047 03 42E
Z Zulu RDL 118 from KIA 6.2 DME 24 49 58N 046 51 23E
 

 
South VRPs
Indicator Bearing & distance Coordinates
H Al Rajhi Mosque RDL 172 from KIA 12.6 DME 24 40 37N 046 46 44E
S ntersection Eastern Ring Road with
Al-Kharj Road
RDL 154 from KIA 25 DME 24 30 10N 046 56 12E
OERK AD 2.23 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FOR OPERATIONAL USE CONTACT:

TEL: +966 11 221 9479 (24/7) Aerodrome Operations Duty Manager (AODM)
         +966 11 221 9444 (24/7) Aerodrome Operations Center (AOC)
e-mail: aodm@riyadhairports.com (24/7) Aerodrome Operations Duty Manager (AODM)
OERK AD 2.24 CHARTS RELATED TO AN AERODROME
Charts
Pages
Aerodrome Chart - ICAO
RWY and TWY Lighting and Marking Aids (RWY 15L-33R & 15R-33L)
Aircraft Parking-Docking - ICAO (Passenger Terminal Aprons 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5)
Safedock User Guide for Pilots- Passenger Terminal
Aircraft Parking-Docking Chart - ICAO (Apron 6A, 6B, 6C & 6D)
Aircraft Parking-Docking Chart - ICAO (Apron 6E)
Aircraft Parking-Docking Chart - ICAO (Royal Terminal Aprons 7, 7B, 8, 9 & 9B)
Aircraft Parking-Docking Chart - ICAO (Apron 10)
Safedock User Guide for Pilots- Royal Terminal
Aircraft Parking-Docking Chart - ICAO (Cargo Apron)
Aircraft Parking-Docking Chart - ICAO (General Aviation Apron)
General Aviation Aircraft Operations Procedure
Aerodrome Ground Movement Chart - ICAO
Aerodrome Obstacle Chart - ICAO Type A (RWY 15L-33R)
Aerodrome Obstacle Chart - ICAO Type A (RWY 15R-33L)
Area Chart - ICAO (departure and transit routes)
Standard Departure Chart - Instrument (SID) - ICAO (SID RNAV RWY 15L)
SID RNAV RWY 15L (aeronautical data tabulation) 1
SID RNAV RWY 15L (aeronautical data tabulation) 2
SID RNAV RWY 15L (aeronautical data tabulation) 3
SID RNAV RWY 15L (aeronautical data tabulation) 4
Standard Departure Chart - Instrument (SID) - ICAO (SID RNAV RWY 15R)
SID RNAV RWY 15R (aeronautical data tabulation) 1
SID RNAV RWY 15R (aeronautical data tabulation) 2
SID RNAV RWY 15R (aeronautical data tabulation) 3
SID RNAV RWY 15R (aeronautical data tabulation) 4
Standard Departure Chart - Instrument (SID) - ICAO (SID RNAV RWY 33L)
SID RNAV RWY 33L (aeronautical data tabulation) 1
SID RNAV RWY 33L (aeronautical data tabulation) 2
SID RNAV RWY 33L (aeronautical data tabulation) 3
SID RNAV RWY 33L (aeronautical data tabulation) 4
SID RNAV RWY 33L (aeronautical data tabulation) 5
Standard Departure Chart - Instrument (SID) - ICAO (SID RNAV RWY 33R)
SID RNAV RWY 33R (aeronautical data tabulation) 1
SID RNAV RWY 33R (aeronautical data tabulation) 2
SID RNAV RWY 33R (aeronautical data tabulation) 3
SID RNAV RWY 33R (aeronautical data tabulation) 4
SID RNAV RWY 33R (aeronautical data tabulation) 5
Standard Arrival Chart - Instrument (STAR) - ICAO (STAR RNAV RWY 15L-15R)
STAR RNAV RWY 15L-15R (aeronautical data tabulation) 1
STAR RNAV RWY 15L-15R (aeronautical data tabulation) 2
STAR RNAV RWY 15L-15R (aeronautical data tabulation) 3
STAR RNAV RWY 15L-15R (aeronautical data tabulation) 4
STAR RNAV RWY 15L-15R (aeronautical data tabulation) 5
Standard Arrival Chart - Instrument (STAR) - ICAO (STAR RNAV RWY 15R-15L)
STAR RNAV RWY 15R-15L (aeronautical data tabulation) 1
STAR RNAV RWY 15R-15L (aeronautical data tabulation) 2
STAR RNAV RWY 15R-15L (aeronautical data tabulation) 3
STAR RNAV RWY 15R-15L (aeronautical data tabulation) 4
STAR RNAV RWY 15R-15L (aeronautical data tabulation) 5
Standard Arrival Chart - Instrument (STAR) - ICAO (STAR RNAV RWY 33L-33R)
STAR RNAV RWY 33L-33R (aeronautical data tabulation) 1
STAR RNAV RWY 33L-33R (aeronautical data tabulation) 2
STAR RNAV RWY 33L-33R (aeronautical data tabulation) 3
STAR RNAV RWY 33L-33R (aeronautical data tabulation) 4
STAR RNAV RWY 33L-33R (aeronautical data tabulation) 5
STAR RNAV RWY 33L-33R (aeronautical data tabulation) 6
Standard Arrival Chart - Instrument (STAR) - ICAO (STAR RNAV RWY 33R-33L)
STAR RNAV RWY 33R-33L (aeronautical data tabulation) 1
STAR RNAV RWY 33R-33L (aeronautical data tabulation) 2
STAR RNAV RWY 33R-33L (aeronautical data tabulation) 3
STAR RNAV RWY 33R-33L (aeronautical data tabulation) 4
Instrument Approach Chart - ICAO (RNP RWY 15L)
RNP RWY 15L (aeronautical data tabulation)
Instrument Approach Chart - ICAO (RNP RWY 15R)
RNP RWY 15R (aeronautical data tabulation)
Instrument Approach Chart - ICAO (RNP RWY 33L)
RNP RWY 33L (aeronautical data tabulation)
Instrument Approach Chart - ICAO (RNP RWY 33R)
RNP RWY 33R (aeronautical data tabulation)
Area Chart - ICAO (arrival and transit routes)
ATC Surveillance MNM Altitude Chart - ICAO
ATC Surveillance MNM Altitude Chart - ICAO (aeronautical data tabulation)
Instrument Approach Chart - ICAO (ILS Y RWY 15L)
ILS Y RWY 15L (aeronautical data tabulation)
Instrument Approach Chart - ICAO (ILS Y RWY 15R)
ILS Y RWY 15R (aeronautical data tabulation)
Instrument Approach Chart - ICAO (ILS Y RWY 33L)
ILS Y RWY 33L (aeronautical data tabulation)
Instrument Approach Chart - ICAO (ILS Y RWY 33R)
ILS Y RWY 33R (aeronautical data tabulation)
Instrument Approach Chart - ICAO (ILS Z or LOC RWY 15L)
ILS Z or LOC RWY 15L (aeronautical data tabulation)
Instrument Approach Chart - ICAO (ILS Z or LOC RWY 15R)
ILS Z or LOC RWY 15R (aeronautical data tabulation)
Instrument Approach Chart - ICAO (ILS Z or LOC RWY 33L)
ILS Z or LOC RWY 33L (aeronautical data tabulation)
Instrument Approach Chart - ICAO (ILS Z or LOC RWY 33R)
ILS Z or LOC RWY 33R (aeronautical data tabulation)