King Fahd International Airport
King Fahd International Airport, International airport in Dammam Governorate, Saudi Arabia
Description
King Fahd International Airport is an international airport in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, built with multiple terminals and two parallel runways. The complex includes check-in halls, cargo facilities, parking areas for thousands of vehicles, and a central mosque integrated into the main building design.
History
The airport opened at the end of the 1990s after more than a decade and a half of construction work. It replaced the former Dhahran facility as the main air hub for the eastern region of the country.
Culture
The terminal mosque serves travelers during prayer times and features Quranic verses displayed around its central dome. Worshippers enter through multiple doorways, and the space offers a quiet area where passengers can observe religious practice before continuing their journey.
Practical
A multi-lane highway connects the facility directly to Dammam, making arrival straightforward for drivers. Ample parking spaces are available near the terminals, and signage helps guide passengers to the correct departure areas.
Did you know?
The site covers an area large enough to accommodate several entire cities, ranking among the largest airports worldwide by total land. Despite this expanse, operations concentrate in a central zone, leaving much of the surrounding space reserved for future expansion.
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