Al Qusayr Air Base (OS70)
Medium airport · Al-Qusayr, Homs Governorate, Syria
Airport data
| Name | Al Qusayr Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OS70 |
| Elevation | 1,768 ft (539 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 34°34'9" E 36°34'22" 34.56910, 36.57280 |
| Location | Al-Qusayr, Homs Governorate, Syria |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 10,000 ft (3048 m) | 148 ft | PEM | No |
Al Qusayr Air Base at a glance
Al Qusayr Air Base is a medium airport in Al-Qusayr, Homs Governorate, Syria. The field elevation of 1,768 ft (539 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OS70 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, 10/28, offers 10,000 ft (3048 m) of pem surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OS70 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 Al Qusayr Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rene Mouawad Air Base | OLKA | 51 km (28 NM) |
| An Nasiriyah Air Base | OS64 | 77 km (42 NM) |
| Wujah Al Hajar Air Base | Z19O | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Rayak Air Base | OLRA | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Latakia International Airport | OSLK | 109 km (59 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Al Qusayr Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,768 ft field elevation of Al Qusayr 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 Al Qusayr Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Al Qusayr Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Al Qusayr Air Base is OS70, 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 Al Qusayr Air Base above sea level?
Al Qusayr Air Base sits at an elevation of 1,768 feet (539 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Al Qusayr Air Base located?
The airport lies at 34.5691, 36.5728 — in Al-Qusayr, Homs Governorate, Syria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Rene Mouawad Air Base, about 51 km away.
Does OS70 publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OS70 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 Al Qusayr Air Base?
Al Qusayr Air Base has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 10,000 ft (3048 m) with a PEM surface.