5/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Seamless transit, top-notch facilities, and warm Omani hospitality made my travel experience unforgettable 😊.”
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Airports / Oman / MCT
Large airport · MCT
Muscat International Airport.
Muscat/Seeb, Oman · 48 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.5/5
Google rating
23,161 ratings
0
Operators based
48
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Muscat/Seeb, OmanELEV 48 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.5
Google rating
23,161
Google reviews
ratings on Google
48
Field elevation
feet above sea level
44
Nearest alternate
nm to MNH
Field standing
#3 / 6
Oman airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 23161 Google ratings , ranked against 6 rated Oman fields.
44 nm
To the nearest alternate
Mussanah Airport (MNH).
Overview
Muscat International Airport (OOMS / MCT) is a large commercial airport serving Muscat/Seeb, Oman. The field lies at an elevation of 48 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
MCT has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Mussanah Airport (MNH, 44 nm), Suhar International Airport (OHS, 103 nm), and Ras al Hadd Airport (OM-0007, 114 nm). MCT offers 2 runways, the longest 13,386-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of MCT vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. The airport is also known as Seeb International Airport and Masqat. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from MCT, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Seamless transit, top-notch facilities, and warm Omani hospitality made my travel experience unforgettable 😊.”
Nilesh Deshmane5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Immigration and security processes were smooth and efficient, with courteous and helpful staff throughout.”
Nilesh Deshmane5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
OOMS
IATA
MCT
FAA / Local
OOMS
Elevation
48 ft
Coordinates
23.6002° N · 58.2853° 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 48 ft, MCT sits lower than 75% of the 8 Oman fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 13,386 ft
- 08R/26L13,386 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 08L/26R13,123 ft × 197 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 13,386 ft
MCT's 13,386 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.
- 44nmMNHMussanah AirportAl Masna'ah
- 103nmOHSSuhar International AirportSuhar
- 114nmOM-0007Ras al Hadd AirportRas ar Ruays
- 140nmFJRFujairah International AirportFujairah
- 152nmAANAl Ain International AirportAl Ain
- 159nmZBRChabahar Konarak International AirportKonarak
Location
Open the full mapOOMS · Muscat International Airport · Muscat/Seeb, Oman
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MCT on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,535 nm | 13h 16m |
| Boston (BED) | 5,957 nm | 14h 15m |
| New York (TEB) | 6,114 nm | 14h 37m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 6,304 nm | 15h 4m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,445 nm | 15h 23m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,541 nm | 15h 37m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 6,708 nm | 16h 0m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,727 nm | 16h 3m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MCT?
- Muscat International Airport's longest paved runway is 13,386 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 MCT?
- Muscat International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 13,386 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to MCT?
- The closest alternate is Mussanah Airport (MNH), about 44 nm away, followed by Suhar International Airport (OHS) at 103 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MCT to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 13h 16m (5,535 nm), Boston about 14h 15m (5,957 nm), New York about 14h 37m (6,114 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.