King Khalid International Airport

The King Khalid International Airport {{airport codes|RUH|OERK}} (Arabic: ???? ????? ???? ?????? or Matar el malik khalid ad dowali) is located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.It was the largest airport in the world by ground area (225 km) until King Fahd International Airport was completed in 1999, becoming the largest airport in the world. This area houses all the airport main facilities and installations including the terminals, mosque, the control tower and two parallel runways each 4200 meters long. It is the gateway to the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its heartland, is the national air transport center. It has been constructed to meet the increasing international and local air transport requirements for Riyadh region.

Other Terminals

The Royal Terminal

Heads of state and other high-ranking VIP visitors to the Kingdom will be greeted in the

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Royal Pavilion that reflects the culture of Islam.

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A distinguished building with a strong Islamic character, the Royal Pavilion has grand

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architectural spaces, lush garden areas and cooling fountains. A ceremonial mall 12.5

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meters wide and 390 meters long connects it to the mosque.

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The design and geometry of the building are similar to those of the other terminals

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architecturally and in the aesthetic respect.

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Arriving guests can use either air bridges or escalators to enter the building from the

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aircraft parking area. The ceremonial area on the airside has space for special receptions

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involving honor guards and bands.

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Like the passenger terminals, the Royal Pavilion is triangular plan, with a roof comprised

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of 33 arched sections rising to a high point 30 meters above the ground level. The glass

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walls and windows permit natural light to illuminate the interior of the building.

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General Aviation Terminal

A General Aviation Complex has been constructed north of runway number 1 for use by private

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aircraft and is reached by a special access road which runs north from the airport access

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highway. The general aviation facility includes a passenger terminal, aircraft parking and

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maintenance facilities, taxiways and parking for visitors, tenants and staff. In addition

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to privately-owned aircraft, this facility accommodates Saudia?s special flight services

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group.

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