Bids for the design and enabling works of the proposed Musandam Airport in Wilayat Khasab, Oman, have attracted submissions from various local and international companies.
Approximately 20 businesses filed their proposals by the 28 July deadline, confirmed Oman’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). These submissions mark a critical phase in advancing the strategically important project.
The planned Musandam Airport aims to overcome current operational limitations at Khasab Airport, including inadequate facilities for round-the-clock operations. The final design for the new airport has been completed, with development set to occur in phases.
The first phase includes a 2,520m runway capable of handling Airbus A319 and Boeing 737 aircraft, along with a passenger terminal designed for 250,000 annual travellers.
It will also feature air-traffic control infrastructure and associated facilities such as parking bays and a marine rescue station.
Additionally, there will be a fire station, repair workshops, and supporting infrastructure.
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By GlobalDataA 7km access road will also be constructed as part of this initial phase.
In the subsequent phase, plans include extending the runway to 3,300m to accommodate larger aircraft such as the Airbus A330, Boeing 787, and Airbus A350. Further developments will include additional taxiways and possible expansion of the terminal building.
The Musandam Airport is projected to begin operations by 2028. This development stands as a significant element of Oman’s broader strategy to enhance its aviation infrastructure and regional connectivity.
Beyond Musandam, the CAA has also initiated tenders relating to airport projects in Al Jabal Al Akhdhar, Masirah, and Suhar.
Key milestones in this Musandam project include the completion of feasibility studies by Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology in January 2024, which led to site selection.
Earlier efforts began in February 2018 with a study by Oman’s Public Authority for Civil Aviation on potential locations for the airport. The ongoing developments are expected to support increased tourism and investment in the region.
