King Khalid Airport Mosque
| King Khalid Airport Mosque | |
|---|---|
Arabic: جامع مطار الملك خالد | |
The mosque, in 2007, with minaret at left, and airport control tower, at right | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sunni Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Friday mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
Location in Saudi Arabia | |
| Geographic coordinates | 24°57′32″N 46°42′05″E / 24.9588°N 46.7014°E |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | HOK |
| Type | Mosque architecture |
| Style | Islamic |
| Completed | 1983 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 9,000 worshippers |
| Interior area | 5,600 m2 (60,000 sq ft) |
| Dome(s) | 1 |
| Dome dia. (outer) | 33 m (108 ft) |
| Minaret(s) | 1 |
| Minaret height | 39 m (128 ft) |
King Khalid Airport Mosque (Arabic: جامع مطار الملك خالد) is a Sunni Islam Friday mosque located within the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Built in 1983, the mosque covers an area of 5,600 m2 (60,000 sq ft) in a hexagonal plan and was designed by the US-based architectural firm HOK. It incorporates elements of traditional Islamic architecture and primarily serves Muslim passengers arriving or departing through Riyadh.