Muscat International Airport (MCT / OOMS) Plane Spotting Map & Live Active Runway Predictor
Muscat/Seeb, Oman
Muscat
MCT/OOMS
Updated Wed 28 Oct, 06:09 local
- Active runway
- 08R / 08L
- METAR wind
- VRB @ 2 kt
- Best spot
- Short final 08R - sunny side
- Sun
- 104° / -1°
Wind vector · +0 kt headwind
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Best Muscat (MCT) plane spotting locations by time of day & sun angle
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Lighting schedule
Morning 07:00-11:00, midday 11:00-14:00, afternoon 14:00-18:00 at MCT, scored from each spot's view bearing.
| Spotting Location | Morning (07:00-11:00) | Midday (11:00-14:00) | Afternoon / Golden Hour (14:00-18:00) | JetPhotos / Camera Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short final 08R - sunny side Runway 08R | SIDE LIGHT | HIGH SUN / TOP LIGHT | CLEAN FRONT LIGHT | Recommended focal length 150-600mm. Crisp fuselage illumination 13:00-18:00 local. No harsh backlit window between 07:00 and 18:00. |
| Short final 08L - sunny side Runway 08L | SIDE LIGHT | HIGH SUN / TOP LIGHT | CLEAN FRONT LIGHT | Recommended focal length 150-600mm. Crisp fuselage illumination 13:00-18:00 local. No harsh backlit window between 07:00 and 18:00. |
Runway winds and thresholds
Land 08R / 08L · Dep 08R / 08L
| End | Hdg | Length | Headwind | Crosswind | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08R | 85° | 13,386 ft | +0.0 kt | 0.0 kt | Both |
| 26L | 265° | 13,386 ft | +0.0 kt | 0.0 kt | Standby |
| 08L | 85° | 13,123 ft | +0.0 kt | 0.0 kt | Both |
| 26R | 265° | 13,123 ft | +0.0 kt | 0.0 kt | Standby |
Recommended camera lenses & ATC radio frequencies for Muscat (OOMS)
| Facility | MHz | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tower | 118.400 | Published |
| Approach | 121.200 | Published |
| Departure | 125.600 | Assigned |
| Ground | 121.800 | Published |
| Ground | 121.875 | Published |
| Delivery | 125.575 | Published |
| ATIS | 126.800 | Published |
Lens for the top pin: Sony FE 200-600mm, Uniden Bearcat BC125AT, FlightAware Pro Stick. Sony FE 200-600mmUniden Bearcat BC125ATFlightAware Pro Stick
Open the ATC frequency pageFrequently asked questions about plane spotting at Muscat (MCT/OOMS)
Which runway is active at Muscat (MCT/OOMS) right now?
As of Wed 28 Oct, 06:00 local, the METAR/TAF wind vector predicts landing and departure 08R+08L. The METAR wind is variable at 2 kt. 08R is the long-runway pick because the wind is calm or variable. Closed runways: none listed.
Where is the best place to plane spot at Muscat (MCT) in the morning vs. afternoon?
At 08:00 local the sun is at 117° azimuth and 23° elevation. Short final 08R - sunny side scores 73/100, 1234 m from runway 08R, view bearing 55.7°, best as a afternoon spot with a 150-600mm lens. At 16:00 the sun is at 246° and 19°. Short final 08R - sunny side scores 94/100 on a 55.7° view. Morning and afternoon picks follow that bearing: a view that wants the sun in the east is a morning spot, and a view that wants it in the west is an afternoon spot.
What is the best time to plane spot at Muscat International Airport?
The best time to plane spot at Muscat International Airport (MCT/OOMS) is the window marked CLEAN FRONT LIGHT for the fence you are using. Morning (07:00-11:00) front light: no listed spot stays fully front-lit. Afternoon / golden hour (14:00-18:00) front light: Short final 08R - sunny side, Short final 08L - sunny side. Midday (11:00-14:00) is HIGH SUN / TOP LIGHT at 2 of 2 spotting locations. Read the Best Time of Day & Lighting Schedule by Spot table for the lens and the hours to avoid harsh backlit contrast.
What is the sun direction at OOMS spotting locations?
OOMS spotting locations sun direction: Short final 08R - sunny side (runway 08R) is SIDE LIGHT in the morning, HIGH SUN / TOP LIGHT at midday, and CLEAN FRONT LIGHT in the afternoon. Recommended focal length 150-600mm. Crisp fuselage illumination 13:00-18:00 local. No harsh backlit window between 07:00 and 18:00. Short final 08L - sunny side (runway 08L) is SIDE LIGHT in the morning, HIGH SUN / TOP LIGHT at midday, and CLEAN FRONT LIGHT in the afternoon. Recommended focal length 150-600mm. Crisp fuselage illumination 13:00-18:00 local. No harsh backlit window between 07:00 and 18:00.
What lens focal length do I need for plane spotting at Muscat (MCT)?
Short final 08R - sunny side is 1234 m from the 08R centerline, so the lens is 150-600mm. The bands are fixed from that distance: 70-200mm inside 250 m, 100-400mm from 250 m to 450 m, and 150-600mm beyond 450 m. The aircraft itself is about 573 m from this pin on a 700 m final.
What ATC radio frequencies should I monitor while spotting at Muscat (OOMS)?
Monitor Tower 118.4 MHz, Ground 121.8 MHz, Approach 121.2 MHz, ATIS 126.8 MHz. Online streams lag by 30 seconds or more. A handheld VHF airband scanner at the fence is the zero-delay way to hear a runway change on Tower 118.4 MHz.
How do I know when Muscat (MCT) switches active runways?
No TAF wind shift in the next 6 hours flips the flow. Wind stays near variable at 2 kt, so 08R remains the favored arrival. The $3/mo Telegram Runway-Shift Alert pings you when D-ATIS or the METAR wind vector changes the active runway: https://planespottingmap.com/airport/OOMS#runway-alerts