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FAU Fahud Airport
Fahud Airport (IATA: FAU, ICAO:OOFD) is located in the city of Fahud, Oman.

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IATA Code

FAU

ICAO Code

OOFD

Name

Fahud Airport

Type

Country / Region

Oman (OM)

City

Fahud

Latitude

22.3547600

Longitude

56.4841500

Time Zone

UTC+04:00

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Airport Overview

Fahud Airport（FAU） is located in Fahud, Oman, at approximately 22.3547600°N, 56.4841500°E, in the UTC+04:00 time zone. Its setting in Oman’s interior oil-producing area makes it more relevant to industrial and energy-sector access than to scheduled international cargo distribution. The supplied airport record lists no scheduled passenger or cargo services, so our service team treats Fahud Airport as a special-purpose or operational airfield and confirms aircraft acceptance, handling arrangements, customs status and onward delivery before quoting any shipment.

Airport name	Fahud Airport
Location	Fahud, Oman
Codes	IATA: FAU \| ICAO: OOFD
Coordinates	22.3547600°N, 56.4841500°E
Time zone	UTC+04:00
Registry indicators supplied	Passenger services: 0 \| Express services: 0

Key Highlights

Fahud Airport is an interior Oman airfield rather than a confirmed scheduled international cargo gateway.
Its likely logistics value is project, energy and urgent industrial access; suitability depends on aircraft, operator and site authorization.
International cargo normally requires a separately confirmed gateway, customs process and controlled road feeder arrangement.
There is no basis to assume public cargo-terminal, cold-chain, dangerous-goods or bonded-warehouse capability at the airfield.
Our service team uses pre-clearance checks to avoid routing general cargo directly to an airfield without confirmed handling support.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Fahud Airport should not be quoted as a conventional public cargo terminal unless the local operator confirms the required services for the specific movement. Our team will verify each item before booking:

Aircraft and ramp acceptanceConfirm aircraft type, operating window, parking position, handling party, loading equipment and any site-access restrictions.

Import and export handlingEstablish whether cargo can be accepted, screened, manifested and released locally, or must move through another Omani gateway.

Temperature-controlled cargoDo not assume refrigerated storage, active-container power or validated temperature monitoring; arrange a confirmed handover plan.

Dangerous goodsObtain advance acceptance for the exact UN number, packing instruction, quantity and aircraft type before tendering.

Security and storageVerify screening, secure holding, storage duration and access controls. Unattended cargo should not be sent without written acceptance.

Road feeder connectionPlan a dedicated truck or project vehicle from the confirmed customs gateway or handling point to the Fahud industrial destination.

Routes & Transit Times

For international freight, our team normally evaluates a routable Omani gateway first, followed by bonded or customs-controlled road transport to Fahud, subject to the importer’s authorization and cargo classification.
For charter, helicopter, government or energy-project movements, routing may be arranged directly only after the operator confirms aircraft performance, landing permission, handling and security requirements.
Possible regional connections and airline availability change by season, capacity and operating approval; no fixed airline, flight frequency or transit time should be assumed for Fahud Airport.
Actual lead time is affected by gateway cut-off, export screening, customs release, road distance, site-entry permits, weather, aircraft payload and availability of special handling equipment.

Planning rule: our service team provides a firm routing and delivery schedule only after confirming the operational gateway, customs path and final delivery appointment.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Fahud is associated with Oman’s interior industrial and petroleum-producing environment. The relevant logistics demand is therefore more likely to be project-led and time-sensitive than consumer-distribution cargo.

Energy and oilfield supplyPotential movements include tools, valves, instrumentation, maintenance parts, personal protective equipment and urgent replacement components, subject to operator acceptance.

Industrial project cargoSmall lots of machinery parts, electrical equipment and engineering materials may require dedicated vehicles, lifting plans or charter coordination.

Remote-site replenishmentTime-critical supplies may need pre-advised delivery appointments, secure transport and consignee personnel available at the destination.

General commercial cargoRoutine e-commerce, apparel, perishables and pharmaceutical distribution should normally be assessed through a confirmed commercial gateway rather than assumed to move via Fahud Airport.

Operations & Compliance

Acceptance deadline: there is no universal public cut-off to apply. Our team obtains the operator’s written acceptance, tender time, document deadline and loading instructions for each movement.
Customs and documents: prepare a commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill or charter documentation, importer details, origin information and any permits required for the commodity. Customs routing must be confirmed before dispatch.
Dangerous goods and special cargo: provide the safety data sheet, correct classification, shipper’s declaration where applicable, packaging evidence and emergency contact details. Batteries, chemicals, aerosols, gases, oils and drilling materials require early review.
Site delivery: confirm truck dimensions, escort or access permits, unloading equipment, receiving hours and proof-of-delivery requirements. A remote industrial site may impose controls beyond normal airport delivery.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the commodity description, HS code, dimensions, gross weight, packing photos, value, origin, destination contact and required delivery date before requesting a quote.
For urgent oilfield or project cargo, request two options: a scheduled-gateway solution with road delivery and a dedicated charter or special-flight solution where operationally feasible.
Use robust export packaging with clear piece marks, lifting points and center-of-gravity information; confirm whether wooden packaging requires compliant treatment and markings.
Do not tender temperature-sensitive, live, valuable or dangerous goods until the handling chain, storage conditions, permits and final receiving capability have been confirmed in writing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Fahud Airport receive ordinary international air freight?

Do not assume this. The supplied registry indicates no passenger or express service, and a public cargo-terminal process is not established by the supplied data. Our team first confirms operator acceptance, customs routing, screening and ground handling; otherwise we quote via a confirmed Omani gateway with road delivery.

Which airline serves Fahud Airport?

No specific scheduled cargo airline or fixed frequency should be assumed. Availability depends on the operating party, aircraft approval, charter requirements and the intended cargo. We verify the current operating plan before booking.

Can dangerous goods be sent to Fahud Airport?

Only after advance acceptance of the exact commodity and transport plan. The shipper must provide correct classification, packaging, labels, documentation and any applicable permit. A gateway or road-feeder alternative may be required.

Is temperature-controlled pharmaceutical handling available?

It must be confirmed case by case. Our team checks active-container power, cold storage, transfer time, monitoring and final-mile conditions before accepting pharmaceuticals or other temperature-sensitive cargo.

What information is needed for a quote to an industrial site near Fahud?

Provide cargo details, delivery coordinates or site name, consignee and receiver contacts, access restrictions, unloading equipment, required date, customs status and any dangerous-goods or temperature requirements. These details determine whether a scheduled-gateway, bonded-road or charter plan is suitable.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, coordinates, location, time zone and registry indicators in this module are taken from the supplied airport record for Fahud Airport. Operational statements are deliberately expressed as verification requirements where public-service availability, handling capability, schedules or customs arrangements may change.

For independent code, aviation-regulatory and Oman civil-aviation reference checks, our team uses the following authoritative domains:

caa.gov.om — Oman civil aviation authority reference domain.
icao.int — International aviation standards and aerodrome-code reference domain.
iata.org — Airline and airport industry reference domain.

Flight availability, airport access, customs treatment, handling arrangements, acceptance deadlines and transport lead times require confirmation for the specific shipment and operating date.