What is the current weather at Manston Air Base?

Current conditions at Manston Air Base (OO42) are VFR. Temperature is 26°C. Winds are from 160° at 4 knots.

What runways does OO42 have?

Manston Air Base has 1 runway(s): Runway 16/34 (4,928 ft, ASP).

Does OO42 have an ILS approach?

Manston Air Base (OO42) does not have ILS equipment listed. Check the current AIP for available instrument approaches.

What is the elevation of OO42?

Manston Air Base (OO42) has a field elevation of 3,182 feet MSL.

OO42 Weather | VFR - Manston Air Base

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Weather Source: Salalah Airport (OOSA)

Distance: 42nm / 78km from OO42

Military Airport

Restricted

This is a military aerodrome. Civil aircraft access may be restricted or require prior authorization. Consult the applicable AIP for current access procedures.

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Current Weather

Display Units

Time

Temp

Wind

Alt

QNH

Recent 32 min ago

17:50Z

🌙 Night

VFR

Flight Rules

26°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: 20°C

4 kt

160°

10+ km

Visibility

∞

Ceiling

Unlimited

1015 hPa

QNH

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OOSA 041750Z 16004KT 9999 SCT025 26/20 Q1015 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft

9,000ft

6,000ft

3,000ft

Ground

Field Elev: 3,182 ft

SCT 2,500 ft AGL

⛅

SCT

Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)

2,500 ft

AGL (Above Ground)

5,682 ft AMSL

QNH

1015 hPa

Sea Level Pressure

For altitude above MSL

QFE

909 hPa

Field Pressure

Height above aerodrome (3,182 ft)

Pressure Alt

3,130 ft

QNE Reference

Standard: 1013 hPa

Density Altitude: 5,214 ft (High - Reduced Performance)

ISA Deviation: +17.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF

TAF OOSA 041700Z 0418/0600 VRB03KT 9999 SCT025 BECMG 0507/0509 17011KT BECMG 0515/0517 VRB03KT CAVOK

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

18:21Z BASE

+0h

VFR VRB 3 kt

Visibility: 10+ km

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Airport Runway Layout

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O42

16 ✈️

34

Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
✈️ 16/34 Active: 16	4,928 ft	100 ft	ASP	157°	↑ 4.0 kt • ↔ 0.0 kt 0° angle

🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions

⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component

↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Manston Air Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OO42

Type: small airport

Status: active

Elevation: 3,182 ft MSL

Location

City: Manston

Country: OM

Latitude: 16.990400°

Longitude: 53.358799°

Time Zone: Etc/GMT-4

Runway Information

Runway 16/34

Length: 4,928 ft

Width: 100 ft

Surface: ASP

ILS: No

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About Manston Air Base

Manston Air Base is a military facility. Civilian access may be restricted or require Prior Permission (PPR). Pilots should consult the OM AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Manston Air Base (OO42) is located in Manston, OM at an elevation of 3,182 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (16/34), with the longest at 4,928 feet.

Airport Overview

Manston Air Base serves Manston in OM. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (16/34) with asp surface. The longest runway measures 4,928 feet, adequate for light general aviation aircraft.

Elevation Considerations

The field elevation of 3182 feet requires attention to density altitude during warm weather operations.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the local aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check appropriate aeronautical charts for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from OO42, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Learn More

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Density Altitude Explained

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Field elev: 3,182 ft

How to Read TAF Forecasts

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Pre-Flight Weather Briefing

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Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network

Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database

NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution

Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.