Damascus International Airport (OSDI)
Large airport · Damascus, Damascus Governorate, Syria
Airport data
| Name | Damascus International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OSDI |
| IATA | DAM |
| Elevation | 2,020 ft (616 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 33°24'41" E 36°30'56" 33.41150, 36.51560 |
| Location | Damascus, Damascus Governorate, Syria |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05R/23L | 11,811 ft (3600 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Damascus International Airport at a glance
Damascus International Airport is a large airport in Damascus, Damascus Governorate, Syria, known to airline systems as DAM. The field elevation of 2,020 ft (616 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OSDI 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, 05R/23L, offers 11,811 ft (3600 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05R points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OSDI 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 Damascus International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Khalkhalah Air Base | OS69 | 37 km (20 NM) |
| An Nasiriyah Air Base | OS64 | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Rayak Air Base | OLRA | 69 km (37 NM) |
| Rosh Pina Airport | LLIB | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport | OLBA | 105 km (57 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Damascus International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,020 ft field elevation of Damascus 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 Damascus International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Damascus International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Damascus International Airport is OSDI, and its IATA code is DAM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Damascus International Airport above sea level?
Damascus International Airport sits at an elevation of 2,020 feet (616 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Damascus International Airport located?
The airport lies at 33.4115, 36.5156 — in Damascus, Damascus Governorate, Syria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Khalkhalah Air Base, about 37 km away.
Does OSDI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OSDI 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 Damascus International Airport?
Damascus International Airport has one runway. The longest, 05R/23L, measures 11,811 ft (3600 m) with a ASP surface.