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    "addressCountry": "Saudi Arabia",
    "addressLocality": "Wadi Al Dawasir"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Saudi Arabian Airlines"
  ],
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    }
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  "city": "Wadi Al Dawasir",
  "code": "WAE",
  "connection_tips": "Wadi Al Dawasir Domestic Airport operates exclusively domestic flights within Saudi Arabia, handling approximately 300,000 passengers annually with Saudi Arabian Airlines providing the only scheduled service. Passengers should arrive 1.5 to 2 hours before departure to allow sufficient time for check-in and security processing. Ground transportation requires advance arrangement as the airport serves a relatively small desert town with limited public transport options. Business travelers should note that this domestic-only facility requires connections through major Saudi hubs like King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh for any international destinations.\n\nThe airport features a single 3,050-meter asphalt runway capable of accommodating medium-haul aircraft, with daily flights to Riyadh and Jeddah being the primary routes. Prayer rooms are available landside for Islamic worship, and during Ramadan, travelers should expect longer security queues during evening prayer times. Weather delays can occur due to sandstorms and extreme heat during summer months, with temperatures often exceeding 45\u00b0C (113\u00b0F).\n\nEstablished in 1990, the facility operates as a straightforward regional hub located at 2,062 feet elevation in the desert climate of Riyadh Province. The terminal provides basic amenities including seating areas, limited food options, and essential passenger services, but lacks extensive shopping or entertainment facilities. The longest flight operates to Jeddah, covering 397 kilometers in approximately 1 hour 35 minutes.",
  "country": "Saudi Arabia",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=SAR",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Prayer rooms are available landside; during Ramadan expect longer queues at evening security checks.",
    "Check your flight status before leaving for the airport.",
    "Allow extra time during peak travel periods at this airport.",
    "Keep important documents easily accessible at this airport.",
    "Download your airline's mobile app for updates at this airport."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Wadi%20Al%20Dawasir%20Domestic%20Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
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  "iataCode": "WAE",
  "icao": "OEWD",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "July 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 20.504299,
  "layover_planner_info": "Wadi Al Dawasir Domestic Airport (WAE) works best for straightforward domestic turns, not for building aggressive connection margins around multiple separate tickets. Use this page's published MCTs as the floor: 45 minutes for domestic transfers, 120 minutes when interline support is available. For longer stops in Wadi Al Dawasir, assume terminal amenities may be secondary to the surrounding landside area, and keep backup routing through King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and As-Sulayyil Airport (SLF) in mind if the day starts to slip.",
  "longitude": 45.1996,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "If you miss a connection at Wadi Al Dawasir Domestic Airport (WAE), start with the operating airline or transfer desk before leaving the secure area, especially if bags are checked through or your itinerary relies on interline handling. This airport publishes a 120-minute interline buffer, so ask staff to confirm whether onward sectors and baggage can be protected on the same journey before you commit to a new ticket. If same-day recovery fails, compare rebooking options via King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and As-Sulayyil Airport (SLF).",
  "name": "Wadi Al Dawasir Domestic Airport",
  "noindex": false,
  "region": "Asia",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "RUH",
      "name": "King Khalid International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "SLF",
      "name": "As-Sulayyil Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Wadi Al Dawasir Domestic Airport operates from a modernized terminal building that underwent significant upgrades since the facility's establishment in 1990, designed to handle up to 300,000 passengers annually. Located 40 kilometers east of Wadi Al Dawasir at 2,062 feet elevation, the terminal features a single-story design with essential passenger processing areas, basic seating, and limited food service options including a small caf\u00e9 offering beverages, light snacks, and packaged meals.\n\nThe facility operates with one 3,050-meter asphalt runway (10/28) capable of accommodating medium-haul aircraft, primarily serving domestic routes to Riyadh and Jeddah through Saudi Arabian Airlines. Recent modernization focused on upgrading navigation equipment, runway systems, and terminal amenities to meet contemporary safety and comfort standards while maintaining the airport's role as a regional domestic hub.\n\nPassenger amenities include basic seating areas, restrooms, prayer rooms for Islamic worship, and essential support services, though dining options remain limited to a small terminal kiosk. The airport's desert location experiences extreme temperatures exceeding 45\u00b0C during summer months, with air conditioning systems designed to handle the challenging climate conditions.\n\nGround transportation requires advance planning as public transit options are limited in this desert town setting, with taxis providing the primary connection to the city center. The facility operates exclusively on domestic routes within Saudi Arabia, requiring connections through major hubs like King Khalid International Airport for international travel.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Wadi%20Al%20Dawasir%20Domestic%20Airport"
}