Salalah Airport

OOSA / SLL

Salalah, OM

Last Updated
Jul 4, 18:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 49 min ago
18:50Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
4 kt
150°
5 km
Visibility
600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1004 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OOSA 041850Z 15004KT 5000 -DZ BKN006 OVC014 26/25 Q1004 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 73 ft
BKN 600 ft AGL
OVC 1,400 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
673 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,473 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

IFR

Salalah Airport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with overcast skies at 1,400 feet and 5 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southeast (150°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 5 km, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. The ceiling is 600 feet AGL (broken). Only precision approaches may be usable depending on minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 26°C (79°F) with a dewpoint of 25°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 30 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Drizzle, Mist, Light Drizzle. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Drizzle, Mist between 22:00Z and 04:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are required. Verify that destination and alternate approach minimums are above current and forecast conditions. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1004 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1002 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (73 ft)
Pressure Alt
351 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,689 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF OOSA 041740Z 0418/0600 VRB03KT 6000 FEW008 SCT012 OVC020 TEMPO 0422/0504 3000 DZ BR SCT004 BKN009 BECMG 0505/0507 20012KT BECMG 0516/0518 VRB03KT 4000 -DZ
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:38Z BASE
+0h
MVFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
22:00Z TEMPO
+3h
IFR
Visibility: 3 km
Ceiling: 900 ft
Drizzle, Mist
05:00Z BECMG
+10h
VFR 200° 12 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°
0.8 kt 3.9 kt
79° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
4,196 ft 59 ft GRE 174°
3.8 kt 1.4 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

6,801 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
81.6%
MVFR
16.8%
IFR
1.4%
LIFR
0.2%

Salalah Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 81.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.8 knots. Temperatures typically range between 17°C and 36°C with an average of 27°C. The best months for VFR flying are November, January, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 1.2%
Direction Distribution:
E
3.3%
N
21.9%
S
49.2%
W
1.8%
NE
4.9%
NW
2.8%
SE
8.7%
SW
6.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 27°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: 5.8 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.2 kt

Statistics computed from 6,801 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 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.