Salalah Airport (OOSA)

Salalah, Oman · Middle East

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

OOSA

IATA

SLL

City

Salalah

Country

Oman

Region

Middle East

Elevation

73 ft

Runways

1 runway

Coordinates

17.0387, 54.0914

Overview

Southern Oman airport with unique monsoon khareef season. Tropical weather unusual for the Arabian Peninsula.

Current Weather at OOSA

Pilots flying into or out of Salalah 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.

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Salalah Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for OOSA. 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 OOSA. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Salalah. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Salalah 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 Salalah Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like OOSA include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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Private Pilot Guide

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METAR Decoder

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Sectional Chart Guide

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