Airports / Oman / DQM
Duqm International Airport.
Duqm, Oman · 364 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
OODQ
IATA DQM
0
Operators based
364
Elevation ft
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
100 nm
To the nearest alternate
RAFO Masirah (MSH).
Overview
Located in Duqm, Oman, Duqm International Airport (OODQ / DQM) operates as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 364 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into DQM for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are RAFO Masirah (MSH, 100 nm), Aradah Airport (OE55, 169 nm), and Ras al Hadd Airport (OM-0007, 203 nm). With a single 13,123-foot paved runway, DQM can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from DQM depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Duqm.
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Field capability
ICAO
OODQ
IATA
DQM
FAA / Local
OODQ
Elevation
364 ft
Coordinates
19.5019° N · 57.6342° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Oman fields
state range 20–1,570 ft
At 364 ft, DQM sits higher than 63% of the 8 Oman fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 13,123 ft
- 04/2213,123 ft × 197 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 13,123 ft
DQM's 13,123 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 100nmMSHRAFO MasirahMasirah
- 169nmOE55Aradah AirportArdah
- 203nmOM-0007Ras al Hadd AirportRas ar Ruays
- 233nmTTHThumrait Air BaseThumrait
- 249nmMNHMussanah AirportAl Masna'ah
- 249nmMCTMuscat International AirportMuscat/Seeb
Location
Open the full mapOM-0003 · Duqm International Airport · Duqm, Oman
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from DQM on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,783 nm | 13h 51m |
| Boston (BED) | 6,137 nm | 14h 40m |
| New York (TEB) | 6,294 nm | 15h 2m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 6,486 nm | 15h 29m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,650 nm | 15h 52m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,788 nm | 16h 11m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 6,901 nm | 16h 27m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,964 nm | 16h 36m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use DQM?
- Duqm International Airport's longest paved runway is 13,123 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at DQM?
- Duqm International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 13,123 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to DQM?
- The closest alternate is RAFO Masirah (MSH), about 100 nm away, followed by Aradah Airport (OE55) at 169 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from DQM to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 13h 51m (5,783 nm), Boston about 14h 40m (6,137 nm), New York about 15h 2m (6,294 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.