Khasab Airport (OOKB)
Medium airport · Khasab, Musandam Governorate, Oman
Airport data
| Name | Khasab Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OOKB |
| IATA | KHS |
| Elevation | 100 ft (30 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 26°10'16" E 56°14'26" 26.17100, 56.24060 |
| Location | Khasab, Musandam Governorate, Oman |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 75 ft | ASP | No |
Khasab Airport at a glance
Khasab Airport is a medium airport in Khasab, Musandam Governorate, Oman, known to airline systems as KHS. The field elevation of 100 ft (30 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OOKB are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 01/19, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OOKB 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 Khasab Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ras Al Khaimah International Airport | OMRK | 69 km (37 NM) |
| Qeshm International Airport | OIKQ | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Bandar Abbas International Airport | OIKB | 117 km (63 NM) |
| Sharjah International Airport | OMSJ | 118 km (64 NM) |
| Fujairah International Airport | OMFJ | 118 km (64 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Khasab Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 100 ft field elevation of Khasab Airport 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 9 airports and airfields we list for Oman — 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 Khasab Airport
What is the ICAO code of Khasab Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Khasab Airport is OOKB, and its IATA code is KHS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Khasab Airport above sea level?
Khasab Airport sits at an elevation of 100 feet (30 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Khasab Airport located?
The airport lies at 26.1710, 56.2406 — in Khasab, Musandam Governorate, Oman, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ras Al Khaimah International Airport, about 69 km away.
Does OOKB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OOKB 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 Khasab Airport?
Khasab Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a ASP surface.