Aleppo International Airport (OSAP)
Large airport · Aleppo, Aleppo Governorate, Syria
Airport data
| Name | Aleppo International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OSAP |
| IATA | ALP |
| Elevation | 1,276 ft (389 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 36°10'53" E 37°13'37" 36.18126, 37.22687 |
| Location | Aleppo, Aleppo Governorate, Syria |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 9,547 ft (2910 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Aleppo International Airport at a glance
Aleppo International Airport is a large airport in Aleppo, Aleppo Governorate, Syria, known to airline systems as ALP. The field elevation of 1,276 ft (389 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OSAP 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, 09/27, offers 9,547 ft (2910 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OSAP 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 Aleppo International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abu ad Duhur Air Base | OS57 | 51 km (28 NM) |
| Hatay Airport | LTDA | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Gaziantep Oğuzeli International Airport | LTAJ | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Latakia International Airport | OSLK | 144 km (78 NM) |
| Kahramanmaraş Airport | LTCN | 153 km (83 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Aleppo International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,276 ft field elevation of Aleppo 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 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 Aleppo International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Aleppo International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Aleppo International Airport is OSAP, and its IATA code is ALP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Aleppo International Airport above sea level?
Aleppo International Airport sits at an elevation of 1,276 feet (389 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Aleppo International Airport located?
The airport lies at 36.1813, 37.2269 — in Aleppo, Aleppo Governorate, Syria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Abu ad Duhur Air Base, about 51 km away.
Does OSAP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OSAP 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 Aleppo International Airport?
Aleppo International Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 9,547 ft (2910 m) with a ASP surface.