Damascus Intl

• ICAO: OSDI
• Name: Damascus Intl
• Type: large_airport
• Category: International
• Latitude: 33.411499
• Longitude: 36.515598
• Elevation: 2020 ft
• Country: Syrian Arab Republic
• Municipality: Damascus
• IATA Code: DAM
• FAA Code: N/A
• FIR: N/A
• Timezone: Asia/Damascus
• Distance from City: 22.2 km
• VFR: Yes
• IFR: Yes

Runway 05L/23R

• Designation: 05L/23R
• Dimensions: 9843 X 148
• Surface: ASP
• PCN: N/A
• Lighting: YES
• NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
• Approach Types: N/A
• Remarks: N/A

Runway 05R/23L

• Designation: 05R/23L
• Dimensions: 11811 X 148
• Surface: ASP
• PCN: N/A
• Lighting: YES
• NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
• Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
• Remarks: N/A

• Tower: 118.500 MHz
• Ground: N/A
• Operations: N/A
• Traffic/Approach: N/A
• ATIS: 128.225 MHz

• Open: N/A
• Close: N/A
• Extra Hours On Request: No
• Remarks: N/A

• AIS Tel: N/A
• ARO Tel: N/A
• MET Tel: N/A
• Admin Tel: N/A
• Health Tel: N/A
• Police Tel: N/A
• Authorities Tel: N/A
• Website: N/A
• Remarks: N/A

• Slot Required: No
• PPR Required: Yes
• PPR Contact: Syrian Civil Aviation Authority (when operational); specialized coordination required. Operations extremely limited due to conflict and sanctions.
• Remarks: N/A

• Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approximately 224818 SYP per tonne (when operational)
• Parking Fee: Approximately 57316 SYP per tonne per day (when operational)
• Handling Mandatory: Yes
• Currency: SYP
• Remarks: Very limited ground handling services due to conflict. Arrangements must be made through specialized agents. Airport operational status must be confirmed. International sanctions affect operations.

• Fuel Type: Jet A-1
• Price/L: N/A
• Last Updated: 2026-02-18
• Remarks: Jet A-1 availability extremely limited due to conflict and sanctions. Fuel must typically be tankered. Confirm any fuel availability directly before planning.

• Port of Entry: Yes
• GENDEC Required: No
• GAR Required: No
• Remarks: Damascus is the nominal primary port of entry. Visa required. Airport operational status must be confirmed. International sanctions and conflict severely affect operations.

• Curfew Start: N/A
• Curfew End: N/A
• Noise Chapter Min: N/A
• Remarks: Airspace heavily restricted due to conflict. Multiple NOTAM restrictions in effect. Airport may be closed without notice. Military operations affect civilian aviation. Confirm all operational details before any flight planning.

OLBA

• ICAO: OLBA
• Name: Rafic Hariri Intl
• Distance (NM): 56.9
• Has IFR: Yes
• Port of Entry: Yes
• Immigration Remarks: Full CIQ. Only operational commercial airport in Lebanon. Visa on arrival for many nationalities.

LLHA

• ICAO: LLHA
• Name: Haifa
• Distance (NM): 82.4
• Has IFR: Yes
• Port of Entry: Yes
• Immigration Remarks: Strict security protocols at Haifa. All passengers subject to security interview. APIS mandatory. Landing permit required for foreign-registered aircraft.

OJAM

• ICAO: OJAM
• Name: Marka Intl
• Distance (NM): 90.4
• Has IFR: Yes
• Port of Entry: Yes
• Immigration Remarks: Queen Alia International is the primary port of entry. Visa on arrival available for many nationalities. APIS submission required. Jordan Pass available for tourism.

• Overflight Permit: Yes
• Landing Permit: Yes
• Overflight Lead Time: Minimum 48 hours for overflight; recommend 5 working days
• Landing Lead Time: Minimum 72 hours; practical lead time 4-5 working days

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