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Royal Air Force of Oman base on Masirah Island.
Location
Masirah Island, Oman
RAFO Masirah is a military airbase operated by the Royal Air Force of Oman, located on Masirah Island off the southeastern coast of Oman in the Arabian Sea. The airbase serves primarily as a strategic military installation and has historically been of significant importance to both Omani and allied air operations in the region.
The island's remote location in the Arabian Sea makes the airbase a strategically valuable asset for surveillance, maritime patrol, and power projection across the Indian Ocean region. The IATA code MSH and ICAO code OOMA are assigned to the facility, though scheduled commercial passenger services are not a feature of this installation.
Getting to & from
Access to Masirah Island is primarily via ferry from the Omani mainland or by military/charter aircraft, as no regular road connection exists.
Airlines here
No commercial airlines operate scheduled services at this military airbase.
Notable facts
- ›Masirah Island was home to a major U.S. military presence during Operation Desert Storm in 1991.
- ›The airbase sits on Masirah Island in the Arabian Sea, off Oman's southeastern coast.
- ›The facility is operated by the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO).
- ›Masirah Island is one of the largest islands in Oman.
- ›The base has historically supported allied coalition operations in the Middle East region.
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