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OO42
Manston Air Base · Manston
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
3,182 ft / 970 m
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Primary Channel
—
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Manston Air Base (OO42), located in Manston, Oman. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 3,182 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 13,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Manston Air Base
ICAO / IATA
OO42 / —
Municipality
Manston
Country
Region
OM-ZU — Dhofar Governorate
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Elevation
3,182 ft
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Runway 16 / 34
UNLIT
Runway Length: 4,928 ft / 1,502 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 157.9° / 337.9°
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 157.9° / 337.9°
RWY 16 (157.9°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 34 (337.9°)
No ILS / Visual Only
No frequency data available.
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026