Deir ez-Zor Airport

OSDZ / DEZ

Deir ez-Zor, SY

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Deir ez-Zor Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OSDZ
IATA Code: DEZ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 700 ft MSL

Location

City: Deir ez-Zor
Country: SY
Latitude: 35.285400°
Longitude: 40.175999°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 0 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: UNK
ILS: No
Runway 10L/28R
Length: 9,843 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10R/28L
Length: 11,000 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: SAN
ILS: No

About Deir ez-Zor Airport

Overview

Deir ez-Zor Airport (OSDZ) is a medium-sized airport located in eastern Syria, positioned at coordinates 35.285400, 40.175999. Situated at an elevation of 700 ft mean sea level, the airport serves the Deir ez-Zor region with multiple runway configurations that support various aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport's mid-elevation at 700 ft MSL suggests a relatively stable atmospheric environment typical of the Syrian desert region. Pilots should anticipate potential thermal variations and wind conditions characteristic of the area's arid climate, which can impact aircraft performance and approach dynamics.

Notable Features

Deir ez-Zor Airport features three distinct runway configurations: an unspecified surface runway (10/28), a 9,843 ft asphalt runway (10L/28R), and a 11,000 ft sandy runway (10R/28L). The significant runway lengths provide operational flexibility for different aircraft types and enable diverse aviation activities in the region.

Approach Considerations

With two primary runways exceeding 9,000 ft in length, the airport offers robust approach options for various aircraft classes. The multiple runway orientations (10/28) suggest potential adaptability to prevailing wind conditions, allowing pilots to select optimal approach and landing vectors based on current meteorological circumstances.

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Official Data Sources

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