Palmyra Airport (OSPR)
Medium airport · Tadmur, Homs Governorate, Syria
Airport data
| Name | Palmyra Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OSPR |
| IATA | PMS |
| Elevation | 1,322 ft (403 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 34°33'27" E 38°19'1" 34.55740, 38.31690 |
| Location | Tadmur, Homs Governorate, Syria |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 9,449 ft (2880 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Palmyra Airport at a glance
Palmyra Airport is a medium airport in Tadmur, Homs Governorate, Syria, known to airline systems as PMS. The field elevation of 1,322 ft (403 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OSPR 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, 08/26, offers 9,449 ft (2880 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OSPR 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 Palmyra Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| An Nasiriyah Air Base | OS64 | 151 km (82 NM) |
| Al Qusayr Air Base | OS70 | 160 km (86 NM) |
| Abu ad Duhur Air Base | OS57 | 171 km (92 NM) |
| Deir ez-Zor Airport | OSDZ | 188 km (102 NM) |
| H3 Northwest AFB | IQ-0020 | 203 km (110 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Palmyra Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,322 ft field elevation of Palmyra 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 Palmyra Airport
What is the ICAO code of Palmyra Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Palmyra Airport is OSPR, and its IATA code is PMS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Palmyra Airport above sea level?
Palmyra Airport sits at an elevation of 1,322 feet (403 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Palmyra Airport located?
The airport lies at 34.5574, 38.3169 — in Tadmur, Homs Governorate, Syria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is An Nasiriyah Air Base, about 151 km away.
Does OSPR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OSPR 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 Palmyra Airport?
Palmyra Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 9,449 ft (2880 m) with a ASP surface.