More airports in KW
View all →
Quick Answer
0Views
About This Airport
The 386th Air Expeditionary Wing runs Ali Al Salem Air Base (ICAO OKAS) as the United States Air Force's main airlift and logistics node in Kuwait, moving an estimated 90 percent of supplies destined for US forces in Kuwait and Iraq — all of it military traffic rather than commercial air freight. The field lies roughly 60 km north-west of Kuwait City and about 63 km south of the Iraqi border, and has grown into a regional hub since 2005. Cargo is palletised and loaded onto C-17 Globemaster III and other transport aircraft by expeditionary logistics readiness and air mobility squadrons based on site, alongside troop movements and combat support missions. There is no civil cargo terminal, no public customs office and no scheduled or charter freighter service, so shippers, importers, small businesses and online sellers cannot book capacity here. Air freight into Kuwait is instead handled at Kuwait International Airport (KWI/OKKK) some 60 km to the south-east, which offers dedicated cargo warehousing, customs clearance and road feeder connections into the Kuwaiti trucking network; Dammam (DMM) in Saudi Arabia and Dubai (DXB/DWC) are the usual regional alternatives. Activity levels at Ali Al Salem track the security situation in the Gulf rather than commercial demand, so the base should never be factored into civil shipping plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ali Al Salem Air Base located?▼
Ali Al Salem Air Base is located in Al Damaikhi, KW.
What is the elevation of Ali Al Salem Air Base?▼
Ali Al Salem Air Base is at an elevation of 144 meters (472 ft) above sea level.
Location & Weather
Loading...
29.34463, 47.51121
144 m ü. NN
Last updated:
Content verified & editorially approved
This airport is a record in the Global Cargo Airport Dataset.
The information on this page is based on publicly available transport and infrastructure data. The logistics significance of a location may change. All information without warranty.
Community Questions & Answers
Share your knowledge, ask follow-up questions, or add practical insights to this page. Every contribution is moderated before publication.
No community answers yet. Be the first.