King Fahd International Airport is located in Saudi Arabia, near the city of Dammam. The airport is no more than 20 km from the city. The history the airport construction goes back to over 20 years: from 1976 when it was just designed to 1999 when it was officially opened. The airport was named after the King that ruled when it was built, Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The Gulf War adjourned the building of DMM. In the early 90s, the infrastructure of the unfinished airport was used by the US Air Force. DMM started to serve scheduled commercial flights in 1999 when it was opened. The airport serves as a main passenger and cargo air hub in the eastern part of Saudi Arabia. Also, the airport serves general aviation.
The airport has two long air-strips (for heavy and large airplanes) and two helicopter pads. The airport services over 11 million people in the six-level passenger terminal. There is a separate royal terminal for members of the Royal Family and governmental delegations.
The airport is connected with the city by two multi-lane highways. Buses (SAPTCO) go from the terminal to main stations of Dammam and other cities. Taxi services are available 24 hours a day. There is an opportunity to use the cars provided by Uber and Careem. The airport has railway connection with Dammam and Jubail.
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