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Damascus International Airport

Damascus, Damascus Governorate (Syria)

IATA: DAM ICAO: OSDI

Longest Active Runway

11,811 ft

3,600 meters

Field Elevation

2,020 ft

616 m MSL

Runway Inventory

1 active

1 closed, Lighted / Paved

Coordinates & Class

33.4115°, 36.5156°

LARGE AIRPORT

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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

Ranking Universes Guide →

RunwayFacts Published Dataset

#230 of 650

In curated primary commercial index

Global Commercial Universe

#364 of 7558

Top 5.2% percentile worldwide

National Standing (Syria)

#1 in SY

#2 of 6 in full national registry

vs Large Airport Median

+18.1%

Compared to 10,000 ft baseline

💡 Statistical Statement: Damascus International Airport's longest active runway measures 11,811 ft (3,600 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #230. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #364 worldwide (Top 5.2%) and #1 nationally in Syria.

🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis

Comparative aviation metrics evaluated against regional and global physical operational criteria.

ICAO Code 4E / 4F Super-Heavy

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Elevation & Atmospheric Density

Mid-Altitude Plateau / Valley Facility

Operating at 2,020 ft (616 m MSL), true airspeed (TAS) on approach and takeoff roll is moderately higher than indicated airspeed (IAS). Engines experience slight thrust lapse under elevated summer temperatures, necessitating conservative density-altitude dispatch calculations for fully laden twin-engine commercial transports.

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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)

2 Qualifying Aerodromes in Vicinity

Within its 100 NM cluster of 2 neighboring aerodromes, Damascus International Airport is supported by major regional alternatives. Notably, Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) lies just 57 NM away with a 12,467 ft runway, offering reliable operational redundancy for commercial diversions and congested airspace rerouting.

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Fleet Compatibility & Ground Roll

Primary Runway: 11,811 ft (3,600 m)

With its longest runway exceeding 10,500 ft (3,600 m) and paved surface engineering, Damascus International Airport meets the operational runway criteria for unrestricted long-haul operations by Code 4E and 4F heavy widebody aircraft, including the Airbus A380-800, Boeing 747-8, Airbus A350-1000, and Boeing 777-300ER at high operational weights.

🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering

Runway Designator	Length (ft / m)	Width (ft / m)	Surface Material	Lighting	Status
05R/23L	11,811 ft (3600m)	148 ft (45m)	`Asphalt (ASP)`	✅ Lighted	✅ Active
05L/23R	9,843 ft (3000m)	148 ft (45m)	`Asphalt (ASP)`	✅ Lighted	⛔ Closed

🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)

Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.

Aerodrome Name	IATA	Distance	Longest Runway	Lighting
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (Beirut)	`BEY`	57 NM (105.6 km)	12,467 ft	✅ Lighted
Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport (Amman)	`ADJ`	90.4 NM (167.4 km)	10,745 ft	✅ Lighted

🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata

Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database

Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01

Dataset Integrity: Cryptographic SHA-256 Checksum Verified & Fail-Closed Schema Inspected

Source Verification: Source-reported registry data

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