Muscat International Airport (MCT) | Airport Info, Live Radar & METAR

Airport Overview

Muscat International Airport (MCT) is a major international airport serving Muscat in OM. It is a key transport hub identified by the IATA code MCT and ICAO code OOMS. You can find details on flight connections, car rental, and public transport options below.

Key Data

Elevation - ft

Coordinates 23.593, 58.285

Timezone -

Runways 2

Expert Tips for Muscat International Airport

Single Modern Terminal — Streamlined Connections MCT is a single terminal hub opened in 2018 — one of the most modern in the Gulf. Oman Air bases here. MCT is 45 minutes from MCT is 45 minutes from Mutrah/Old Muscat. MCT is 30 min from Qurum/commercial area. Taxis are metered and reliable.

Prayer Times: Brief Pauses at Ground Services Like all Gulf airports, MCT pauses non-critical services during prayer times (5x daily, 15-20 min each). Impact is generally minimal at MCT compared to Saudi airports. Plan around prayer times at check-in for smoother experience.

Summer Heat 40°C+: Stay Indoors Until Transport Arrives Muscat temperatures exceed 40°C from June to September (humidity makes it feel worse). Never wait outside the terminal. Use the Otaxi or Mwasalat bus apps to pre-arrange pickups. The airport taxi stand (inside arrivals) has fixed fares — OMR 10-15 to city center.

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Lounges & Services

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Oman Airport Wi-Fi

Requires mobile number scan or SMS.

Primeclass Lounge

Priority Pass

Departures, Level 5 • 24 Hours

Huge lounge with game room, cinema, sleeping pods and buffet.

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Current Weather

Now

29°

Clear Sky

Wind

4 km/h

Sat

34° / 24°

Sun

35° / 23°

Mon

38° / 24°

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    OOMS 171450Z 02004KT CAVOK 28/21 Q1008 NOSIG

Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center