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International airport serving Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
King Khalid International Airport is an international airport located about 35 kilometres (22 mi) north of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This airport consists of four passenger terminals with eight aero-bridges each, a mosque, and parking facilities for 11,600 vehicles. It includes a "Royal Terminal" designated for use by government officials, state guests, and the Saudi royal family. The airport has one of the world's tallest air traffic control towers, and two parallel runways, each 4,260 metres (13,980 ft) in length. It is one of the busiest airports in the Middle East.
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A Saudia aircraft caught fire in an apparent Houthi missile strike on Riyadh airport on Thursday, amid attacks on Riyadh and Abha this week.
Saudia says one of its pilots was killed and an aircraft damaged on the ground during an attack on Riyadh airport.
Reuters, BBC and CNN consistently report three deaths at Riyadh’s airport and Saudi claims of missile intercepts. Compared across 16 outlets including Reuters.