Salalah Airport

OOSA / SLL

Salalah, OM

Last Updated
Mar 4, 22:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
22:50Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
3 kt
190°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OOSA 042250Z 19003KT 9999 SCT030 25/20 Q1014 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 73 ft
SCT 3,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,073 ft AMSL
QNH
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1012 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (73 ft)
Pressure Alt
51 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,269 ft
ISA Deviation: +10.1°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)
23:52Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
07:00Z BECMG
+8h
VFR 170° 11 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
OSA
07
25
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
07/25 13,114 ft 197 ft ASP 71°
1.5 kt 2.6 kt
119° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
4,196 ft 59 ft GRE 174°
2.8 kt 1.0 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - OOSA

3,964 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
85.6%
MVFR
12.9%
IFR
1.2%
LIFR
0.3%

Salalah Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 85.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.4 knots. Temperatures typically range between 17°C and 36°C with an average of 25.5°C. The best months for VFR flying are November, January, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 1.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
32.1%
NE
7%
E
4.5%
SE
12.5%
S
33.8%
SW
3.3%
W
1.4%
NW
4.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 25.5°C
Range: 17°C to 36°C
17°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

November January October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.6 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.1 kt

Statistics computed from 3,964 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Salalah Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OOSA
IATA Code: SLL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 73 ft MSL

Location

City: Salalah
Country: OM
Latitude: 17.038700°
Longitude: 54.091301°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-4

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 13,114 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 4,196 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: GRE
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Salalah Airport

Overview

Salalah Airport serves the city of Salalah in Oman, situated at an elevation of 73 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport with two runways, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the southern region of Oman. The airport's strategic location and substantial primary runway (07/25 at 13,114 ft) support diverse aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

Meteorological data indicates exceptionally stable flying conditions, with 83.7% of observations reporting VFR conditions. Prevailing winds from the north at an average of 6.7 knots create consistently favorable approach environments. Temperature ranges between 17°C and 36°C, with an average of 25.8°C, suggesting predictable thermal conditions for flight operations.

Notable Features

The airport features two distinct runways: a primary asphalt runway (07/25) and a secondary green runway (17/35). Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage. The primary runway's substantial 13,114-foot length accommodates a wide range of aircraft types and operational requirements.

Approach Considerations

Wind statistics suggest minimal crosswind challenges, with average crosswind components of 5.7 knots on runway 07/25 and 2.3 knots on runway 17/35. October, November, and January represent the most consistently favorable months for VFR operations. Pilots can expect reliable visibility averaging 10 statute miles with negligible instances of reduced meteorological conditions.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

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.