[Airport Guide] Muscat International Airport (OOMS / MCT)
Welcome to the official airport guide for Muscat International Airport (OOMS/MCT)! Situated between the Gulf of Oman and the dramatic Al Hajar Mountains, Muscat serves as the primary hub for Oman Air and SalamAir. It’s easy to get distracted by the neighboring mega hubs like Dubai , Abu Dhabi and Doha but Muscat has a special place in my heart. Whether you are flying regional hops across the Arabian Peninsula or long-haul flights to Europe and Asia, this guide covers everything you need to know to fly in and out of Muscat realistically in Infinite Flight.
General Information
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| ICAO / IATA | OOMS / MCT |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Coordinates | 23.5933° N, 58.2844° E |
| Primary Hubs for | Oman Air, SalamAir |
| Airspace Class | Class Bravo |
Runways & Navigational Data
Muscat operates two parallel, full-length runways capable of handling all aircraft sizes up to Code F (e.g., Airbus A380, Boeing 747-8).
| Runway | Length x Width | Headings | Primary Approach | Displaced Threshold | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08L / 26R | 13,102 ft × 197 ft (3,993m) | 084° / 264° | ILS / CAT III | 0 ft (08L) / 525 ft (26R) | Primary Northern Runway |
| 08R / 26L | 11,740 ft × 148 ft (3,578m) | 084° / 264° | GPS / Visual | 1,371 ft (08R) / 0 ft (26L) | Southern Runwway |
Terminal & Gate Parking Guide
Muscat features a state-of-the-art main passenger terminal, a legacy cargo area, and a VIP Royal Terminal.
Main Passenger Terminal
- Gates 101–125 (Pier A & B): Ideal for narrowbody operations (A320, A321, B737) — SalamAir, Oman Air regional, and Gulf carriers (Emirates, Etihad, Qatar Airways, Flydubai).
- Gates 201–225 / Heavy Stands: Configured for widebody aircraft (A330, B787, B777) — Oman Air long-haul, British Airways, Turkish Airlines, Air India.
- Code F / Super Gates: Dedicated positions available for A380 and B747 operations.
Cargo & General Aviation (GA)
- North/West Remote Aprons: Designated for cargo freighters (A330F, B77F, B744F) and general aviation / bizjets (Citation X, Global 6000).
- Royal Flight Apron: Located towards the south side; reserved for VIP government and VVIP flights.
ATC & Pilot Operational Procedures
- Terrain Awareness: High terrain (Al Hajar Mountain range) rises steeply south and southeast of the airport. Always pay close attention to your Minimum Safe Altitudes (MSA), especially on departure from Runway 08R or arrival onto Runway 26L/26R.
- Standard Runway Flow:
- East Flow (Runways 08L/08R): 08L is typically preferred for Heavy arrivals (due to full ILS support), while 08R is frequently used for departures and regional arrivals.
- West Flow (Runways 26R/26L): 26R provides precision ILS approaches over the coastline.
- Taxi Procedures: Ensure you exit the runway promptly via high-speed turnoffs to maintain fluid traffic flow when IFATC is active.
Popular Real-World Routes
Short & Medium-Haul
- OMDB (Dubai) — Oman Air / Emirates / Flydubai (A320, B738, B773)
- OTHH (Doha) — Qatar Airways / Oman Air (A320, B788)
- OEDR (Dammam) / OERK (Riyadh) — Oman Air / SalamAir / Flynas (A320, B738)
- OOSA (Salalah) — Oman Air / SalamAir (A320, B738, A330)
- VABB (Mumbai) — Oman Air / Air India (A320, B738, B788)
Long-Haul
- EGLL (London Heathrow) — Oman Air (B789)
- EDFH / EDDF (Frankfurt) — Oman Air (B789 / A330)
- WMKK (Kuala Lumpur) — Oman Air (B789)