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KMX King Khaled
King Khaled (IATA: KMX, ICAO:OEKM) is located in the the city of Khamis Mushait, Saudi arabia.

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IATA Code

KMX

ICAO Code

OEKM

Name

King Khaled

Type

Country / Region

Saudi arabia (SA)

City

Khamis Mushait

Latitude

0.0000000

Longitude

0.0000000

Time Zone

Phone Number

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Airport Overview

King Khaled（KMX）is identified in the supplied airport record as serving Khamis Mushait, Saudi Arabia, under ICAO code OEKM. For international forwarding, it should be treated as a regional gateway whose practical value depends on confirmed operating status, approved ground handling, customs availability and onward airline connections. The record contains zero coordinates, so our service team will not use the supplied location fields for routing or distance calculations without independent operational confirmation. We coordinate the airport, airline, handling agent and consignee requirements before accepting a firm transport plan.

IATA / ICAO	KMX / OEKM
Airport name	King Khaled
City / country	Khamis Mushait / Saudi Arabia
Location data in supplied record	Longitude 0.0000000; latitude 0.0000000. Not suitable for navigation or rate-distance calculation until verified.
Forwarding classification	Regional airport record; cargo acceptance, customs process and commercial connectivity require shipment-specific confirmation.

Key Highlights

Regional rather than assumed hub handlingOur team checks whether the shipment can be accepted locally or must be routed through a larger Saudi or international gateway.

Operational confirmation is essentialPublished database fields do not confirm cargo terminal access, warehouse capability, customs hours or active commercial schedules.

Mountain-region delivery planningRoad feeder arrangements to and from the Asir-area market may affect cut-off compliance, especially for consolidated cargo and time-critical shipments.

Document accuracy has priorityArabic and English consignee details, importer authorization, commodity descriptions and customs values should be checked before uplift.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Our service team confirms the following items directly with the handling party before issuing a final routing or pickup instruction:

Acceptance and build-up: Verify whether general cargo, express shipments, consolidations, outsized pieces or palletized freight are accepted at King Khaled and identify the applicable acceptance cut-off.
Customs-controlled handling: Confirm the appointed cargo agent, customs inspection process, document presentation point and whether cargo can remain under bond during transfer.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: Do not assume dedicated cold rooms or active temperature-control equipment. For pharmaceuticals, perishables and biological materials, obtain written confirmation of storage, transfer and monitoring capability.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on airline and handler authorization, packaging, labels, Shipper’s Declaration and permitted UN numbers. Pre-approval is required before delivery.
Special cargo: Live animals, valuables, human remains, batteries, vehicles and oversized cargo require separate feasibility checks for equipment, security and local permissions.

Routes & Transit Times

Typical planning may involve a local acceptance point, a Saudi domestic connection or a larger regional gateway before international uplift. The actual routing depends on the active airline schedule, available allotment and cargo type.
For shipments from East Asia, Europe, North America or the Indian subcontinent, our team compares direct local options with gateway routing through established Saudi or Gulf air-cargo networks.
Transit time is affected by road feeder distance, customs release, interline transfer, security screening, weekend and public-holiday schedules, and whether the commodity requires special approval.
We provide a confirmed transit plan only after receiving the origin, destination, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, commodity, readiness date and required delivery date. No fixed flight frequency or transit commitment should be assumed from the airport code alone.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

King Khaled is relevant to Khamis Mushait and the wider Asir-area commercial market. Our team assesses whether the consignee is best served by airport delivery, bonded road transfer or a larger gateway followed by domestic trucking.

Commercial and industrial supplies: Spare parts, maintenance items, electrical components, tools and urgent replenishment cargo may benefit from air transport when stock-out risk is high.
Retail and e-commerce goods: Apparel, consumer products and small parcels require accurate consignee information, import documentation and a clearly appointed delivery party.
Food and agricultural products: Perishables require advance confirmation of acceptance, temperature exposure limits, health or phytosanitary documentation and rapid collection arrangements.
Healthcare and technical cargo: Pharmaceuticals, diagnostics and sensitive equipment should move only after validating temperature handling, security, packaging and import authorization requirements.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-off: Airline and handler cut-offs can vary by aircraft, commodity and connection. Our team obtains the confirmed cargo acceptance deadline rather than relying on a generic airport opening time.
Saudi import documentation: Commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill, importer details, permits and certificates must match the physical cargo. The importer or authorized customs broker remains responsible for local declarations and duties.
Dangerous goods and batteries: State the correct UN number, proper shipping name, packing instruction and battery configuration where applicable. Misdeclared lithium batteries or undeclared DG can cause refusal, delay or regulatory action.
Inspection and delivery: Customs or security inspection may extend the release cycle. The consignee should arrange prompt collection, suitable identification and any required delivery appointment before arrival.

Shipping Tips

Send our team the full cargo profile at quotation stage: commodity, HS code where available, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, stackability, declared value and whether the goods contain batteries, liquids or magnets.
Request a pre-alert and document review before cargo delivery. Use consistent English consignee and importer details across the air waybill, invoice, packing list and permits.
For temperature-sensitive or urgent cargo, prepare a contingency route through a confirmed Saudi gateway and reserve local road transport before the shipment is tendered.
Use packaging suitable for aircraft handling and multiple transfers. Mark handling requirements clearly, but do not substitute handling labels for legally required dangerous-goods declarations or permits.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can King Khaled handle international cargo directly?: Direct international acceptance depends on the active airline program, local handling authorization and customs arrangements. Our team verifies the complete origin-to-destination routing before booking.

What information is needed for a firm quotation?: Provide origin, destination, ready date, commodity, number of pieces, dimensions, chargeable or gross weight, cargo value, Incoterm and any special handling requirement. A code-only request is not sufficient for an operational quote.

Can pharmaceuticals or fresh products be routed through King Khaled?: They may be possible subject to confirmed cold-chain or handling capability, airline acceptance and Saudi import permits. Our team will not treat general cargo acceptance as proof of temperature-controlled service.

How should dangerous goods be booked?: Submit the SDS where relevant, UN information, packing details, labels, photographs and Shipper’s Declaration requirements before tendering. Airline and handler approval must be obtained in advance.

What is the safest alternative if local capacity is unavailable?: Our service team compares a confirmed Saudi or regional gateway with bonded road feeder service to the consignee. The alternative is selected according to cargo type, customs status, delivery deadline and available airline capacity.

Data Sources & Provenance

Hard identifiers in this module—airport name, IATA code, ICAO code, city, country and the supplied coordinate fields—are reproduced from the airport data record provided for this page. Operational statements are presented as conditional forwarding guidance; they do not assert an active airline schedule, cargo-terminal specification, warehouse capacity, customs opening hour, transit time or handling certification.

For current regulatory, aeronautical and cargo-acceptance verification, our team cross-checks the relevant authority or industry source as applicable, including gaca.gov.sa, zatca.gov.sa, iata.org and icao.int. Final acceptance remains subject to the operating airline, appointed ground handler, customs authority and consignee’s import eligibility at the time of shipment.