Thumrait Air Base (OOTH)
Medium airport · Thumrait, Dhofar Governorate, Oman
Airport data
| Name | Thumrait Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OOTH |
| IATA | TTH |
| Elevation | 1,570 ft (479 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 17°39'58" E 54°1'29" 17.66600, 54.02460 |
| Location | Thumrait, Dhofar Governorate, Oman |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 13,123 ft (4000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Thumrait Air Base at a glance
Thumrait Air Base is a medium airport in Thumrait, Dhofar Governorate, Oman, known to airline systems as TTH. The field elevation of 1,570 ft (479 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OOTH are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 17/35, offers 13,123 ft (4000 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 OOTH 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 Thumrait Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Salalah International Airport | OOSA | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Al Ghaydah International Airport | OYGD | 256 km (138 NM) |
| Aradah Airport | OEAD | 417 km (225 NM) |
| Duqm International Airport | OODQ | 432 km (233 NM) |
| Socotra Airport | OYSQ | 560 km (302 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Thumrait Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,570 ft field elevation of Thumrait 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 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 Thumrait Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Thumrait Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Thumrait Air Base is OOTH, and its IATA code is TTH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Thumrait Air Base above sea level?
Thumrait Air Base sits at an elevation of 1,570 feet (479 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Thumrait Air Base located?
The airport lies at 17.6660, 54.0246 — in Thumrait, Dhofar Governorate, Oman, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Salalah International Airport, about 70 km away.
Does OOTH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OOTH 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 Thumrait Air Base?
Thumrait Air Base has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 13,123 ft (4000 m) with a ASP surface.