Musandam Airport

Musandam Airport is a proposed project in Oman, along with two other, smaller airstrips at Madha and Diba.

Feb-2024. Oman Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) launched tenders for the design of the new Musandam Airport, scheduled to be completed in 2H2028 over three phases of construction. The airport is set to attract over 200,000 passengers annually and initially feature a 2520m long runway capable of handling A319 and Boeing 737 aircraft, with plans to extend the runway to 3300m to accommodate widebody aircraft including A330, A350, Boeing 777 and 787 models.

Jan-2024. Oman's Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) completed feasibility studies and selected a site for the construction of Musandam Airport. The airport will handle up to 250,000 passengers p/a, with construction expected to be complete by 2H2028.

Jun-2023. Oman Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) launched a consultancy services tender for the construction of Musandam Airport, a new airport in the Musandam Governorate intended to increase tourism, investment and development in the area. The successful bidder will be responsible for the airport's preliminary design and construction supervision. The airport is intended to supplant Khasab Airport, which cannot accommodate larger aircraft due to its geography.

Feb-2018. Oman's Public Authority for Civil Aviation (PACA) CEO Mohammed bin Nasser al Zaabi stated a study was commissioned to evaluate the best location for a possible new airport in Musandam. The study's first phase is expected to take place over 2018, with a more detailed study to commence in 2019. 

Aug-2015.

17-Aug-2015. Oman’s Ministry of Transport and Communications reported selected four potential sites for the location of a new domestic airport in the Musandam Governorate in the north of the country. A consultant will be appointed to evaluate sites at Bukha, Lima, Al Harf and Khasab for a green field airport, as well as sites at Dibba and Mad’ha for the construction of airstrips. The contract is due to be awarded at the beginning of 2016.

Aug-2015. Oman’s Ministry of Transport and Communications issued a tender for consultancy services to construct a regional airport in Musandam as well as smaller airstrips in Madha and Diba. The first stage will include initial site studies and the second will include a detailed weather study and master plan for the respective airports. No costs have as yet been advised.