Sakhir Air Base (ICAO: OBKH) is a public-use airport located 3 nautical miles (5.5 km) south-southwest of Awali, Bahrain.

Sakhir Air Base
IATA: KHBr ICAO: OBKH
Summary
Airport type	Public
Serves	Awali
Location	Bahrain
Elevation AMSL	49 ft / 15 m
Coordinates	26°02′05″N 050°31′28″E
Map
OBKH Location of Sakhir Air Base in Bahrain
Runways
Direction Length Surface ft m 17/35 10,500 3,200 Asphalt
Source: Landings.com[1][2]

The airbase itself was built for the Bahrain International Airshow, held every two years in January. Jets come from multiple countries such as Russia, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, India, and many others to show off to the local community. The airport is also used by VIP visitors, foreign top government officials, visiting heads of states and the king of Bahrain himself.

See also

• List of airports in Bahrain

References

External links

• Airport record for Sakhir Air Base at Landings.com

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