Airports / Oman / MSH
RAFO Masirah.
Masirah, Oman · 64 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
5.0/5
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9 ratings
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Operators based
64
Elevation ft
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#1 / 6
Oman airports by Google rating
5.0★ across 9 Google ratings , ranked against 6 rated Oman fields.
100 nm
To the nearest alternate
Duqm International Airport (DQM).
Overview
Located in Masirah, Oman, RAFO Masirah (OOMA / MSH) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 64 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into MSH for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Duqm International Airport (DQM, 100 nm), Ras al Hadd Airport (OM-0007, 106 nm), and Muscat International Airport (MCT, 179 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 10,005-foot paved runway, MSH can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from MSH depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Masirah.
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Field capability
ICAO
OOMA
IATA
MSH
FAA / Local
OOMA
Elevation
64 ft
Coordinates
20.6754° N · 58.8905° 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
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs Oman fields
state range 20–1,570 ft
At 64 ft, MSH sits lower than 63% of the 8 Oman fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 10,005 ft
- 17/3510,005 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 07/258,446 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,005 ft
MSH's 10,005 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.
- 100nmDQMDuqm International AirportDuqm
- 106nmOM-0007Ras al Hadd AirportRas ar Ruays
- 179nmMCTMuscat International AirportMuscat/Seeb
- 194nmMNHMussanah AirportAl Masna'ah
- 206nmOE55Aradah AirportArdah
- 256nmOHSSuhar International AirportSuhar
Location
Open the full mapOOMA · RAFO Masirah · Masirah, Oman
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MSH on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,698 nm | 13h 39m |
| Boston (BED) | 6,120 nm | 14h 38m |
| New York (TEB) | 6,277 nm | 15h 0m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 6,468 nm | 15h 27m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,618 nm | 15h 47m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,717 nm | 16h 1m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 6,876 nm | 16h 23m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,906 nm | 16h 28m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MSH?
- RAFO Masirah's longest paved runway is 10,005 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 MSH?
- RAFO Masirah has 2 runways; the longest measures 10,005 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to MSH?
- The closest alternate is Duqm International Airport (DQM), about 100 nm away, followed by Ras al Hadd Airport (OM-0007) at 106 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MSH to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 13h 39m (5,698 nm), Boston about 14h 38m (6,120 nm), New York about 15h 0m (6,277 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.