Muscat International Airport (OOMS)
Large airport · Muscat/Seeb, Masqat Governorate, Oman
Airport data
| Name | Muscat International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OOMS |
| IATA | MCT |
| Elevation | 48 ft (15 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 23°36'1" E 58°17'7" 23.60022, 58.28527 |
| Location | Muscat/Seeb, Masqat Governorate, Oman |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08L/26R | 13,123 ft (4000 m) | 197 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 08R/26L | 13,386 ft (4080 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Muscat International Airport at a glance
Muscat International Airport is a large airport in Muscat/Seeb, Masqat Governorate, Oman, known to airline systems as MCT. The field elevation of 48 ft (15 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OOMS are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 08R/26L — offers 13,386 ft (4080 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08R points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OOMS 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 Muscat International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mussanah Airport | OOMN | 81 km (44 NM) |
| Suhar International Airport | OOSH | 190 km (103 NM) |
| Ras al Hadd Airport | OORH | 211 km (114 NM) |
| Fujairah International Airport | OMFJ | 260 km (140 NM) |
| Al Ain International Airport | OMAL | 282 km (152 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Muscat International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 48 ft field elevation of Muscat International 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 Muscat International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Muscat International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Muscat International Airport is OOMS, and its IATA code is MCT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Muscat International Airport above sea level?
Muscat International Airport sits at an elevation of 48 feet (15 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Muscat International Airport located?
The airport lies at 23.6002, 58.2853 — in Muscat/Seeb, Masqat Governorate, Oman, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mussanah Airport, about 81 km away.
Does OOMS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OOMS 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 Muscat International Airport?
Muscat International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 08R/26L, measures 13,386 ft (4080 m) with a ASP surface.