Salalah Airport

OOSA / SLL

Salalah, OM

Last Updated
Apr 22, 21:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 27 min ago
21:50Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
29°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
5 kt
260°
10+ km
Visibility
2,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1008 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OOSA 222150Z 26005KT 9999 BKN025 29/23 Q1008 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 73 ft
BKN 2,500 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,573 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Salalah Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 2,500 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (260°) at 5 knots. Runway 25 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 2500 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 29°C (84°F) with a dewpoint of 23°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 30 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.

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

QNH
1008 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1006 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (73 ft)
Pressure Alt
231 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,929 ft
ISA Deviation: +14.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF OOSA 221740Z 2218/2400 VRB03KT 9999 SCT025 BECMG 2305/2307 20012KT BECMG 2316/2318 VRB03KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:17Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
05:00Z BECMG
+7h
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
Active: 25
13,114 ft 197 ft ASP 71°
4.9 kt 0.9 kt
10° angle
17/35 4,196 ft 59 ft GRE 174°
0.3 kt 5.0 kt
86° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - OOSA

5,084 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
86.4%
MVFR
12.4%
IFR
0.9%
LIFR
0.2%

Salalah Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 86.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.5 knots. Temperatures typically range between 17°C and 36°C with an average of 26.1°C. The best months for VFR flying are November, January, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 1.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
28.6%
NE
6.1%
E
4%
SE
10.7%
S
39.6%
SW
4.3%
W
1.7%
NW
3.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.1°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 5,084 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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
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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.