Muwaffaq Salti Air Base (OJMS)
Medium airport · Al Azraq, Az Zarga Governorate, Jordan
Airport data
| Name | Muwaffaq Salti Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OJMS |
| Elevation | 1,706 ft (520 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 31°49'32" E 36°46'55" 31.82560, 36.78200 |
| Location | Al Azraq, Az Zarga Governorate, Jordan |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 9,015 ft (2748 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
| 13/31 | 9,777 ft (2980 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Muwaffaq Salti Air Base at a glance
Muwaffaq Salti Air Base is a medium airport in Al Azraq, Az Zarga Governorate, Jordan. The field elevation of 1,706 ft (520 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OJMS are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 13/31 — offers 9,777 ft (2980 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OJMS shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Muwaffaq Salti Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gurayat Domestic Airport | OEGT | 66 km (36 NM) |
| Queen Alia International Airport | OJAI | 75 km (41 NM) |
| Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport | OJAM | 76 km (41 NM) |
| Khalkhalah Air Base | OS69 | 141 km (76 NM) |
| Bar Yehuda Airfield | LLMZ | 143 km (77 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Muwaffaq Salti Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,706 ft field elevation of Muwaffaq Salti Air Base can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 5 airports and airfields we list for Jordan — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Muwaffaq Salti Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Muwaffaq Salti Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Muwaffaq Salti Air Base is OJMS, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Muwaffaq Salti Air Base above sea level?
Muwaffaq Salti Air Base sits at an elevation of 1,706 feet (520 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Muwaffaq Salti Air Base located?
The airport lies at 31.8256, 36.7820 — in Al Azraq, Az Zarga Governorate, Jordan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Gurayat Domestic Airport, about 66 km away.
Does OJMS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OJMS appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base?
Muwaffaq Salti Air Base has 2 runways. The longest, 13/31, measures 9,777 ft (2980 m) with a ASP surface.