Airport Name and ICAO/IATA Code
King Fahd International Airport (ICAO: OEDF / IATA: DMM)
Location (City, Country)
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Airport Type & Size
• International airport, serving Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia
• One of the largest airports in the world by area (780 km²)
• Single passenger terminal, capacity ~12M pax/year
• 2 parallel runways, each 4,000m — suitable for A380 operations
• Civilian-military joint use (shares airspace with Dhahran Air Base)
Why should this airport be added to World of Airports?
• Strategically located between Asia, Africa, and Europe
• Offers realistic long-haul and regional traffic balance
• Showcases unique Gulf region operations and infrastructure
• Room for future expansion mechanics (planned terminal upgrades)
Major Airlines & Routes
• Hub for: Saudia, Flynas, Flyadeal
• Other airlines: Emirates, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Air India, EgyptAir
• Major routes: Riyadh, Jeddah, Dubai, Istanbul, Cairo, Mumbai, Manila
Unique Features or Challenges
• Massive land area, but limited commercial usage — ideal for gameplay expansion
• Extreme heat, high summer temperatures over 45°C
• Long taxi times due to vast layout
• Distinct terminal design with mosque, royal terminal, and parking remote from apron
Optional: Links, images, maps, or videos
King Fahd International Airport - Wikipedia
