Muscat International Airport (OOMS)
Muscat, Oman · Middle East
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
OOMS
IATA
MCT
City
Muscat
Country
Oman
Region
Middle East
Elevation
48 ft
Runways
1 runway
Coordinates
23.5933, 58.2844
Overview
Omani capital airport and Oman Air hub. Mountain terrain nearby with coastal desert operations.
Current Weather at OOMS
Pilots flying into or out of Muscat International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR OOMS 180050Z 02003KT 2500 BR BKN015 27/27 Q1001 TEMPO 1000 FG BKN008Wind 020° at 3 kt — likely active runway near heading 02
Current TAF
TAF OOMS 172300Z 1800/1906 VRB02KT 8000 NSC PROB30 TEMPO 1800/1803 3000 BR BKN010 BECMG 1806/1808 07012KT BECMG 1818/1820 VRB02KT PROB30 TEMPO 1822/1903 3000 BR BKN010Decode METAR for OOMS
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Muscat International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for OOMS. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for OOMS. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Muscat. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Muscat International Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Muscat International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like OOMS include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Sectional Chart Guide
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