King Abdulaziz Air Base- DHA-King Abdulaziz Air Base
King Abdulaziz Air Base (DHA) is a Royal Saudi Air Force Base situated in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. DHA-King Abdulaziz Air Base is one of the major airports built in Saudi Arabia operated by the United States Air Force from 1945 to 1962. During the Gulf War also known as the Operation Desert Town in 1991, the airport served as the base of the United States 101st Airborne Division. By 1999, the airport was renamed from Dhahran Air Base to King Abdulaziz Air Base.
Best Time to Visit
King Abdulaziz Air Base (DHA) has been transformed into a military airbase. It now serves purposes for the Royal Saudi Air Force. Although there are a couple of VIP airlines that are still operating in and out of DHA, most operations in the terminal are related to the Air Force. There are two wings with their respective squadrons in the airbase, RSAF 3 Wing and RSAF 11 Wing.
What to Do & Area Attractions
DHA-King Abdulaziz Air Base hotels to check out near the airbase include the Grand Mayral Hotel, 1.61 miles away from the airport and Crowne Plaza Al Khobar, 1.5 miles away from the airport terminal. Enjoy a quick drive and get a feel of the local area as you escape the bustle on the terminal.
King Fahd International Airport (DMM) is situated 12.5 miles from the northwest region of Dammam, Saudi Arabia. It is around 26 miles away from DHA Airport.
On this page it is easy to search for Dhahran, Saudi Arabia airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels, resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Dhahran, Saudi Arabia (DHA-King Abdulaziz Air Base) airport area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the DHA airport. Most of these DHA hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Dhahran, Saudi Arabia motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of. Some of the main attractions in the area around the DHA airport are Azizyiah Fun Town, Al Khobar Water Tower, and Azizyiah Fun Town.
