Thumamah Airport | |||||||||||
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||
| Location | Ath Thumamah | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 1,870 ft / 570 m | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 25°12′47″N046°38′28″E / 25.21306°N 46.64111°E | ||||||||||
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Thumamah Airport( ICAO : OETH) is an airport located near ath-Thumamah in northeastern Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is located about 28.9 km (18 mi) north of King Khalid International Airport.
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