Large airport · Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
King Abdulaziz International Airport
In terms of annual passenger count, the airport is consistently the busiest in Saudi Arabia and one of the busiest in the Middle East, owing partly to its unique role in the annual Hajj pilgrimage. Its IATA code is JED. Its ICAO code is OEJN. It has 3 runways, longest 13,123 ft (ASP). Elevation 48 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|
| IATA code | JED |
| ICAO code | OEJN |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 3 runways, longest 13,123 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 48 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 21.6802° N, 39.1574° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What King Abdulaziz International Airport is known for
In terms of annual passenger count, the airport is consistently the busiest in Saudi Arabia and one of the busiest in the Middle East, owing partly to its unique role in the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
History
Opened in 1981, it was built to replace the now-demolished Jeddah International Airport located in Al-Kandarah, and is named after the founder of Saudi Arabia, King Abdulaziz.
Official website: https://www.kaia.sa/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to King Abdulaziz International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Al-Balad, Jeddah · Saudi Arabia · 13.9 miles away
- Masjid al-Haram · Saudi Arabia · 46.5 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is King Abdulaziz International Airport?
In terms of annual passenger count, the airport is consistently the busiest in Saudi Arabia and one of the busiest in the Middle East, owing partly to its unique role in the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
What is the airport code for King Abdulaziz International Airport?
King Abdulaziz International Airport — its IATA code is JED and its ICAO code is OEJN.
Where is King Abdulaziz International Airport located?
King Abdulaziz International Airport serves Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Its coordinates are 21.6802° N, 39.1574° E.
What is the history of King Abdulaziz International Airport?
Opened in 1981, it was built to replace the now-demolished Jeddah International Airport located in Al-Kandarah, and is named after the founder of Saudi Arabia, King Abdulaziz.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#5097
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Abdulaziz_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.