Regulation, slots & safety

Attack disrupts operations at Dammam airport

Last observed 2026-10-13 · Confidence 98%

Canonical event record

What happened

A projectile reportedly struck apron areas near parked passenger aircraft at King Fahd International Airport, causing a fire, evacuation, delays and cancellations.

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Connected intelligence

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