King Khalid Air Base - KMX Khamis Mushait
The King Khalid Air Base is located in Khamis Mushait, Saudi Arabia. It serves the nation’s ‘Asir Region, which is home to the country’s highest peaks and highlands. The airport has an airport code of KMX, and also serves as the Royal Saudi Air Force’s Air Base. The KMX Khamis Mushait airport first opened in the 1960s.
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The King Khalid Air Base features a runway 3,770 meters long. The garrison found within the King Khalid Air Base is called the RSAF Wing 5. The facilities were designed by Ballast Nedam and features F-15 facilities.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The King Khalid Air Base is surrounded with an impressive number of hotel accommodations, and at least 1 airport supplementing its services. The La Casa Hotel Apartment along Khamis Mushait is located within a 27-minute drive from the KMX Airport. It offers Wi-Fi services as well as parking spaces for all types of travelers. For those who are after leisurely accommodations, the Bayat by Cristal Hotel is located within 7.3 kilometers from the KMX Khamis Mushait, and offers the use of an indoor pool, fitness center, and free Wi-Fi. The 4-star Qasr Al Sahab and beautiful Mercure Hotel Khamis Mushayt are other hotel options near the airport that are worth considering. When visiting this region, consider booking in advance the hotel accommodations, flights and tours for a hassle free vacation.
The Abha International Airport, which has the IATA airport code of AHB, is located within the 'Asir Province's capital Abha, and serves southwestern Saudi Arabia.
