Facilities Ranking
Safety Ranking
Environmental Ranking
• Region: Middle East (Arabian Peninsula)
• Country/State: Oman (Dhofar Governorate)
• City/Town: Salalah
• Website: https://www.omanairports.co.om
• Type of Airport: International
• Airport code/s:
o IATA: SLL
o ICAO: OOSA
• Terminals:
– Single integrated passenger terminal (international & domestic)
• Passenger numbers:
– ~3.0–3.5 million passengers (calendar year 2024; strong seasonality)
Parking
• Short-term: Surface and structured short-stay parking adjacent to terminal
• Long-term: Long-stay surface parking within walking distance
• Valet: Limited premium valet-style service (availability varies)
Hotel
• On site:
– No airside terminal hotel
• Nearby:
– Airport-area hotels in Salalah city (10–20 minutes by road)
– Wide resort accommodation along the Dhofar coast
Other facilities
• Restaurants/cafes: Omani, Middle Eastern and international dining options
• Bars: Limited licensed venues (in line with local regulations)
• Lounges: Oman Air Lounge and contract lounges
• Duty-free shops: Duty-free retail in international departures and arrivals
• Gift shops/newsagent/chemist: Souvenirs, convenience stores and pharmacies
• On-site travel agent: Limited; airline desks and airport information counters instead
• Help desk/Lost & found: Airport information desks and Oman Airports lost & found
• Car rental: Domestic and international car-rental companies on site
• Taxi/transport to city: Taxis, hotel transfers, limited public bus services
• Baby/parent room: Baby care rooms and family facilities throughout terminal
• Business center/free-Wi-Fi/charging: Free Wi-Fi airport-wide; charging points throughout terminal
• Gym: No public terminal gym
• Beauty center/hairdresser: Limited grooming services
• Other facilities: Medical clinic, prayer rooms, quiet rooms
• Biometric check-in: Biometric self-service check-in and boarding used by selected carriers
• Biometric customs: Automated immigration e-gates for eligible travellers
Disabled/accessibility
• Free PRM assistance available; request via airline or airport
• Wheelchair assistance from curbside to gate and arrival halls
• Step-free terminal with ramps, elevators and wide circulation areas
• Accessible parking spaces near terminal entrance
• Accessible toilets throughout terminal
• Priority security and immigration processing available
• Assistance dogs permitted (subject to Omani regulations)
• Support for non-visible disabilities via trained staff
• Clear signage and audible announcements throughout terminal
• Runway
Runways
• Runway 07/25
Length/Width
• 07/25: ~4,000 m × 60 m
• Long runway supports long-haul widebody operations (Code E/F capable)
Grooving of runways
• Grooved runway surface to improve wet-weather braking
• High-capacity drainage systems mitigate hydroplaning risk
• Surface data published in the Omani AIP
ILS/CAT capability
• ILS installed
• CAT II capability available
• CAT III not routinely published for OOSA
Navigation aids
• ILS with PAPI visual guidance
• VOR/DME navigation aids
• RNAV (GNSS-based) SIDs and STARs
• Modern ATC radar and surface surveillance systems
Low-visibility operations
– Low Visibility Procedures (LVP) in place
– Operations periodically affected by low cloud, mist and rain during Khareef season
On-time departures (OTP) data
• Airport-specific OTP figures not routinely published
• OTP influenced by:
– Seasonal monsoon weather
– Peak tourism surges during Khareef
– Limited runway redundancy (single runway)
Airfield restrictions
• No formal curfew
• Noise abatement procedures apply
• Preferential runway use based on wind conditions
• Seasonal operational planning during monsoon period
• Planned runway and taxiway maintenance managed via NOTAMs
Aircraft maintenance
• Aircraft maintenance facilities on site
• Line maintenance provided by Oman Air Engineering and third-party MROs
• Heavy maintenance conducted at Muscat and other regional hubs
• Oversight by the Civil Aviation Authority of Oman (CAA)
Eco-efficient operations (e.g., energy use, carbon minimization, waste management, etc.)
• Oman Airports implements airport-wide environmental management systems
• Fixed electrical ground power reduces aircraft APU usage
• Energy-efficient lighting and smart terminal-management systems
• Waste separation, recycling and wastewater-treatment programs in place
Renewable energy use
• On-site solar photovoltaic installations supporting terminal operations
• Increasing renewable electricity procurement aligned with Oman’s national energy strategy
• Energy efficiency remains the primary emissions-reduction lever
Availability of biofuel alternatives
• Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) available on a limited, airline-driven basis
• Participation in regional SAF feasibility initiatives
• No airport-mandated SAF blending requirement currently in place
Conservation of biodiversity [actual programs]
• Environmental management of Dhofar coastal plains and mountain ecosystems
• Stormwater treatment protecting groundwater and seasonal wadis
• Wildlife hazard management balancing aviation safety and biodiversity protection
Sustainable transportation
• Promotion of shared taxis and hotel transfers
• Electrification of airport-owned and ground-service vehicle fleets underway
• EV charging infrastructure emerging in airport parking areas
Green building design
• Terminal designed to modern Omani sustainability and energy-efficiency standards
• Extensive use of natural daylight and high-performance glazing
• Efficient HVAC systems adapted for humid monsoon conditions
• Lifecycle carbon considerations embedded in Oman Airports capital development planning
