Khalkhalah Air Base (OS69)
Medium airport · Buraq, As-Suwayda Governorate, Syria
Airport data
| Name | Khalkhalah Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OS69 |
| Elevation | 2,310 ft (704 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 33°4'38" E 36°33'30" 33.07730, 36.55821 |
| Location | Buraq, As-Suwayda Governorate, Syria |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 9,995 ft (3046 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
| 15/33 | 9,190 ft (2801 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Khalkhalah Air Base at a glance
Khalkhalah Air Base is a medium airport in Buraq, As-Suwayda Governorate, Syria. The field elevation of 2,310 ft (704 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OS69 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 — 07/25 — offers 9,995 ft (3046 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OS69 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 Khalkhalah Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Damascus International Airport | OSDI | 37 km (20 NM) |
| Rosh Pina Airport | LLIB | 93 km (50 NM) |
| An Nasiriyah Air Base | OS64 | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Rayak Air Base | OLRA | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport | OLBA | 129 km (70 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Khalkhalah Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,310 ft field elevation of Khalkhalah 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 10 airports and airfields we list for Syria — 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 Khalkhalah Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Khalkhalah Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Khalkhalah Air Base is OS69, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Khalkhalah Air Base above sea level?
Khalkhalah Air Base sits at an elevation of 2,310 feet (704 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Khalkhalah Air Base located?
The airport lies at 33.0773, 36.5582 — in Buraq, As-Suwayda Governorate, Syria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Damascus International Airport, about 37 km away.
Does OS69 publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OS69 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 Khalkhalah Air Base?
Khalkhalah Air Base has 2 runways. The longest, 07/25, measures 9,995 ft (3046 m) with a ASP surface.