Southern runway at Muscat International Airport refurbished

Muscat: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) announced that the work on the refurbishment and extension of the old southern Runway at Muscat International Airport has been completed and getting ready to permit aircraft movements.

CAA affirmed that the southern runway was refurbished as per the safety and regulation requirements for aircraft to commence landing and take-off. A period for Aerodrome Certification will need to take place which entails a physical inspection of the runway and taxiways by the CAA regulators on behalf of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

In addition, updated charts with the new airport layout will be published and sent to all airlines for their pilots to use, so that they are aware of the revised facilities before they land.

In parallel with the Operational Readiness phase testing and commissioning of the new equipment, Instrument Landing and Met Systems are ongoing in coordination with Airport Operator and other service providers. At the same time the Air Traffic Controllers at the airport can familiarize themselves with the new setup and procedures for the operation of the two runways.

The operational commencement of the new Runway will be published as soon as Operational readiness and certification process have been completed.