Oilfield Airports

Marmul , Fahud & Qarn Alam Airports

Prior to 2008, for over 30 years, PDO used airstrips with unpaved runways, that were scattered all around its concession areas, to land aircrafts which were used to transport staff, and contractor employees to the oilfields. However, PDO recently constructed three new airports that meet the international ICAO and national (CAA – CAR 139) standards at Marmul, Fahud and Qarn Alam.  
The airports were completed and officially certified for operational use by the national authority DGSAS as of Q1 2008. These airports have been built to facilitate smooth operations of the modern jet aircrafts, to continue transporting PDO and its contractor staff to/from the oilfields in a more comfortable environment. In 2019, the operation and management of these airports were contracted to Oman Airports.

Aerodrome Dimensions and Related Information of  PDO airports 

	Marmul	Fahud	Qarn Alam
Length / Width	2561m x 45m	2560m x 45m	2560m X 45m
ICAO Code	OOMX	OOFD	OOGB
IATA Code:	OMM	FAU	RNM
RWY Designation	14/32	13/31	12/30
Apt elevation	909ft AMSL	563ft AMSL	440ft AMSL
RWY Strength	PCN 44 / F / A / X / T	PCN 44 / F / A / X / T	PCN 44 / F / A / X / T
Aircraft code	C	C	C
R/T Contact	VHF 122.750	VHF 122.750	VHF 122.750
Tel Contact	+968 2438 6642	+968 2438 4426	+968 2438 5627

Rescue and Fire fighting: The airport can provide RFFS cover up to Category 7 level, with prior arrangements.
Rescue and Fire fighting: The airport can provide RFFS cover up to Category 7 level, with prior arrangements.
 

Flight procedures: 

IFR / VFR only in Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC). Visual and non-precision instrument approach using GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) with Barometric overlay. PDO airports became the first airports to employ GNSS technology in Oman.
 
The airports are also equipped with AGL (Airfield Ground Lighting ) system, including PAPI lights, to facilitate aircraft safe operations in reduced visibility.
 
Handling Service:  Flight Information Service is provided by Oman Airport staff whereas ground handling service has been contracted to Transom and is available during aerodrome daytime operational hours.
 
Aircraft Refueling: Aircraft refuelling is available at Marmul and Fahud only and is carried out by qualified staff from Shell Marketing Oman. Available fuel is Jet A-1. 
 
Operational Information: PDO airports have been operational since Q1 2008 when the first aircraft landed at Marmul airport. There are now scheduled flights between Muscat and the three locations which are operated by Oman Air on behalf of PDO. At least two flights operate at each location daily, up to six times a week.
The introduction of jet operations allowed an increased number of passengers to be transported compared to previous years. In 2009, around 12000 passengers passed through these airports; departing, arriving, or transiting at the three airports.   
Though privately owned by PDO, the airports are also used by other aircraft operators in Oman and occasionally foreign aircraft do land at the airports, with appropriate approvals. 
 
Terminal Building: All three airports have modern terminal buildings which are fit-for-purpose but equipped with essential facilities like CCTV, passenger and baggage screening, conveyor belts and passenger checking systems.

Flight  procedures:  IFR / VFR only in Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC). Visual and non-precision instrument approach using GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) with Barometric overlay.  PDO airports became the first airports to employ GNSS technology in Oman.

The airports are also equipped with AGL (Airfield Ground Lighting ) system including PAPI lights to facilitate safe operations of aircraft in reduced visibility.

Handling Service:  Flight Information Service is provided by Oman Airport staff whereas ground handling service has been contracted to Transom and is available during aerodrome daytime operational hours.

Aircraft Refueling: Aircraft refueling is available at Marmul and Fahud only and is carried out by qualified staff from Shell Marketing Oman. Available fuel is Jet A-1. 

Operational Information: PDO airports have been operational since Q1 2008 when the first aircraft landed at Marmul airport. There are now scheduled flights between Muscat and the three locations which are operated by Oman Air on behalf of PDO. At least two flights operate at each location daily, up to six times a week.
The introduction of jet operations allowed an increased number of passengers to be transported compared to previous years. In 2009, there were around 12000 passengers who passed through these airports; departing, arriving or transiting at the three airports.   
Though privately owned by PDO, the airports are also used by other aircraft operators in Oman and occasionally foreign aircraft do land at the airports, with appropriate approvals. 
Terminal Building: All three airports have modern terminal buildings which are fit-for-purpose but equipped with essential facilities like CCTV, passenger and baggage screening, conveyor belts and passenger checking systems.