RAFO Masirah (OOMA)
Medium airport · Masirah, Ash Sharqlyah Governorate, Oman
Airport data
| Name | RAFO Masirah |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OOMA |
| IATA | MSH |
| Elevation | 64 ft (20 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 20°40'31" E 58°53'26" 20.67540, 58.89050 |
| Location | Masirah, Ash Sharqlyah Governorate, Oman |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 8,446 ft (2574 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17/35 | 10,005 ft (3050 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
RAFO Masirah at a glance
RAFO Masirah is a medium airport in Masirah, Ash Sharqlyah Governorate, Oman, known to airline systems as MSH. The field elevation of 64 ft (20 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OOMA 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 — 17/35 — offers 10,005 ft (3050 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OOMA 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 RAFO Masirah
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Duqm International Airport | OODQ | 185 km (100 NM) |
| Ras al Hadd Airport | OORH | 197 km (106 NM) |
| Muscat International Airport | OOMS | 331 km (179 NM) |
| Mussanah Airport | OOMN | 360 km (194 NM) |
| Aradah Airport | OEAD | 381 km (206 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for RAFO Masirah
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 64 ft field elevation of RAFO Masirah 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 RAFO Masirah
What is the ICAO code of RAFO Masirah?
The ICAO identifier of RAFO Masirah is OOMA, and its IATA code is MSH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is RAFO Masirah above sea level?
RAFO Masirah sits at an elevation of 64 feet (20 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is RAFO Masirah located?
The airport lies at 20.6754, 58.8905 — in Masirah, Ash Sharqlyah Governorate, Oman, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Duqm International Airport, about 185 km away.
Does OOMA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OOMA 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 RAFO Masirah?
RAFO Masirah has 2 runways. The longest, 17/35, measures 10,005 ft (3050 m) with a ASP surface.