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 011150Z 05011KT 8000 NSC 32/29 Q1000 NOSIG

Wind 050° at 11 kt — likely active runway near heading 05

Current TAF

TAF OOMS 011100Z 0112/0218 04015KT 8000 NSC BECMG 0115/0117 VRB02KT PROB30 TEMPO 0117/0203 08008KT 4000 BR BKN015 PROB30 TEMPO 0118/0201 08008KT 0900 FG BKN009 BECMG 0208/0210 06015KT BECMG 0215/0217 VRB02KT

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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.

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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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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