Salalah International Airport (OOSA)
Large airport · Salalah, Dhofar Governorate, Oman
Airport data
| Name | Salalah International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OOSA |
| IATA | SLL |
| Elevation | 73 ft (22 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 17°2'19" E 54°5'29" 17.03870, 54.09130 |
| Location | Salalah, Dhofar Governorate, Oman |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 13,123 ft (4000 m) | 197 ft | ASP | Yes |
Salalah International Airport at a glance
Salalah International Airport is a large airport in Salalah, Dhofar Governorate, Oman, known to airline systems as SLL. The field elevation of 73 ft (22 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OOSA 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, 07/25, offers 13,123 ft (4000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OOSA 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 Salalah International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thumrait Air Base | OOTH | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Al Ghaydah International Airport | OYGD | 225 km (122 NM) |
| Duqm International Airport | OODQ | 464 km (251 NM) |
| Aradah Airport | OEAD | 482 km (260 NM) |
| Socotra Airport | OYSQ | 490 km (265 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Salalah International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 73 ft field elevation of Salalah 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 Salalah International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Salalah International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Salalah International Airport is OOSA, and its IATA code is SLL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Salalah International Airport above sea level?
Salalah International Airport sits at an elevation of 73 feet (22 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Salalah International Airport located?
The airport lies at 17.0387, 54.0913 — in Salalah, Dhofar Governorate, Oman, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Thumrait Air Base, about 70 km away.
Does OOSA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OOSA 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 Salalah International Airport?
Salalah International Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 13,123 ft (4000 m) with a ASP surface.