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OS68
Saiqal Air Base · Saiqal
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
2,300 ft / 701 m
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Primary Channel
—
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Flight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Saiqal Air Base (OS68), located in Saiqal, Syria. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 2,300 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 6,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Saiqal Air Base
ICAO / IATA
OS68 / —
Municipality
Saiqal
Country
Region
SY-DI — Damascus Governorate
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Elevation
2,300 ft
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Runway 08 / 26
UNLIT
Runway Length: 9,820 ft / 2,993 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 89.4° / 269.4°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 89.4° / 269.4°
RWY 08 (89.4°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 26 (269.4°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 05 / 23
UNLIT
Runway Length: 8,209 ft / 2,502 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 59° / 239°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 59° / 239°
RWY 05 (59°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 23 (239°)
No ILS / Visual Only
No frequency data available.
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026