Sohar Airport

OOSH / OHS

Sohar, OM

Last Updated
Mar 4, 12:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
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12:50Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
9 kt
40°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OOSH 041250Z AUTO 04009KT CAVOK ////// 27/21 Q1012

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF OOSH 041100Z 0412/0518 06012KT 8000 SCT030 PROB30 TEMPO 0415/0418 -TSRA FEW025CB BKN035 BECMG 0418/0420 VRB02KT BECMG 0506/0508 08012KT PROB30 TEMPO 0508/0515 4000 TSRA FEW025CB BKN035
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:59Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 60° 12 kt
Visibility: 8 km
15:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+2h
MVFR
Ceiling: 3,500 ft
Light Thunderstorm Rain
18:00Z BECMG
+5h
VFR VRB 2 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
OSH
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
13,100 ft 194 ft CON
3.1 kt 8.5 kt
110° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - OOSH

6,712 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
98.7%
MVFR
1%
IFR
0.2%
LIFR
0%

Sohar Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 98.7% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 5.8 knots. Temperatures typically range between 15°C and 40°C with an average of 26.3°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 5.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 22 kt
Calm Winds: 0.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.4%
NE
18.6%
E
25.1%
SE
9%
S
7.9%
SW
18.3%
W
15.7%
NW
2.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.3°C
Range: 15°C to 40°C
15°C 40°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt

Statistics computed from 6,712 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Sohar Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OOSH
IATA Code: OHS
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 20 ft MSL

Location

City: Sohar
Country: OM
Latitude: 24.386040°
Longitude: 56.625410°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-4

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 13,100 ft
Width: 194 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Sohar Airport

Sohar Airport (OOSH/OHS) is located in Sohar, OM at an elevation of 20 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (15/33), with the longest at 13,100 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 6,712 weather observations, OOSH experiences excellent VFR conditions 98.7% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at OOSH come from the E (90°) with an average speed of 5.8 knots. Calm winds are rare (0.8%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 15/33 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.9 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, October, November, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 15°C (59°F) to 40°C (104°F), averaging 26.3°C (79°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 9.99 to 10.22 inHg (338-346 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 6,712 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.