Qamishli International Airport (OSKL)
Medium airport · Qamishli, Al-Hasakah Governorate, Syria
Airport data
| Name | Qamishli International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OSKL |
| IATA | KAC |
| Elevation | 1,480 ft (451 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 37°1'14" E 41°11'29" 37.02060, 41.19140 |
| Location | Qamishli, Al-Hasakah Governorate, Syria |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 11,860 ft (3615 m) | 150 ft | ASP | No |
Qamishli International Airport at a glance
Qamishli International Airport is a medium airport in Qamishli, Al-Hasakah Governorate, Syria, known to airline systems as KAC. The field elevation of 1,480 ft (451 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OSKL 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, 03/21, offers 11,860 ft (3615 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OSKL 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 Qamishli International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mardin Airport | LTCR | 55 km (30 NM) |
| Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport | LTCV | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Batman Airport | LTCJ | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Siirt Airport | LTCL | 121 km (65 NM) |
| Diyarbakır Airport | LTCC | 131 km (71 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Qamishli International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,480 ft field elevation of Qamishli 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 Qamishli International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Qamishli International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Qamishli International Airport is OSKL, and its IATA code is KAC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Qamishli International Airport above sea level?
Qamishli International Airport sits at an elevation of 1,480 feet (451 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Qamishli International Airport located?
The airport lies at 37.0206, 41.1914 — in Qamishli, Al-Hasakah Governorate, Syria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mardin Airport, about 55 km away.
Does OSKL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OSKL 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 Qamishli International Airport?
Qamishli International Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 11,860 ft (3615 m) with a ASP surface.