Ali Al Salem Air Base (OKAS)
Medium airport · Al Damaikhi, Al Jahra Governorate, Kuwait
Airport data
| Name | Ali Al Salem Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OKAS |
| Elevation | 472 ft (144 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 29°20'49" E 47°31'12" 29.34690, 47.52012 |
| Location | Al Damaikhi, Al Jahra Governorate, Kuwait |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12L/30R | 9,805 ft (2989 m) | 132 ft | PEM | No |
| 12R/30L | 9,805 ft (2989 m) | 146 ft | PEM | Yes |
Ali Al Salem Air Base at a glance
Ali Al Salem Air Base is a medium airport in Al Damaikhi, Al Jahra Governorate, Kuwait. The field elevation of 472 ft (144 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OKAS are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 12L/30R — offers 9,805 ft (2989 m) of pem surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12L points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OKAS shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Ali Al Salem Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait International Airport | OKKK | 46 km (25 NM) |
| Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base | OKAJ | 53 km (29 NM) |
| Abadan Ayatollah Jami International Airport | OIAA | 133 km (72 NM) |
| Basra International Airport | ORMM | 134 km (72 NM) |
| Jalibah Southeast Air Base | ORJA | 160 km (86 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ali Al Salem Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 472 ft field elevation of Ali Al Salem Air Base can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 3 airports and airfields we list for Kuwait — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Ali Al Salem Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Ali Al Salem Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Ali Al Salem Air Base is OKAS, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ali Al Salem Air Base above sea level?
Ali Al Salem Air Base sits at an elevation of 472 feet (144 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ali Al Salem Air Base located?
The airport lies at 29.3469, 47.5201 — in Al Damaikhi, Al Jahra Governorate, Kuwait, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kuwait International Airport, about 46 km away.
Does OKAS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OKAS appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Ali Al Salem Air Base?
Ali Al Salem Air Base has 2 runways. The longest, 12L/30R, measures 9,805 ft (2989 m) with a PEM surface.