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Flying in Oman: a pilot's guide
A pilot's reference for flying in Oman: the civil aviation authority (the national civil aviation authority), licensing and where to find 62 airports and the surrounding airspace.
Flying in Oman
Oman has 62 airports and airfields in our database, of which 5 have scheduled airline service. Civil aviation is overseen by the national civil aviation authority.
Licensing & regulations
Pilot licences, ratings, medicals and currency are issued and regulated by the national civil aviation authority; confirm current requirements with the official authority.
Major airports
- Duqm International Airport
- Muscat International Airport
- Salalah International Airport
- Suhar International Airport
- Khasab Airport
- Mussanah Airport
Browse all 62 Oman airports and the airspace around them.
Reference and flight-planning context only — not for navigation. Licensing, airspace and entry rules change; always confirm with the national civil aviation authority and the current AIP before you fly.
Oman aviation by the numbers
62 airfields on record (5 with scheduled service), 94 airspace volumes, 15 navaids.
Airfields by type
- Small airport28
- Heliport22
- Medium airport5
- Large airport4
- Closed3
Longest runways
- Muscat International Airport13,386 ft
- Suhar International Airport13,173 ft
- Thumrait Air Base13,123 ft
- Duqm International Airport13,123 ft
- Salalah International Airport13,123 ft
Counts computed from The Pilots Desk reference data (OurAirports, FAA, OpenAIP).
For reference and training only — verify current requirements with the official authority. Last reviewed June 16, 2026.