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KHS Khasab Airport
Khasab Airport (IATA: KHS, ICAO:OOKB) is located in the city of Khasab, Oman.

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IATA Code

KHS

ICAO Code

OOKB

Name

Khasab Airport

Type

Country / Region

Oman (OM)

City

Khasab

Latitude

26.1709995

Longitude

56.2406006

Time Zone

UTC+04:00

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Khasab Airport（KHS）

Khasab Airport is a regional airport serving Khasab in Oman’s Musandam Governorate. It is located at approximately 26.1709995°N, 56.2406006°E and operates on UTC+04:00. From an air-freight planning perspective, it should be treated as a small regional gateway rather than a dedicated cargo hub. Local cargo acceptance, aircraft capacity, customs handling and ground collection arrangements require advance confirmation for each shipment. Our service team can assess whether the shipment should move through Khasab Airport, connect through an Omani gateway, or use an alternative airport with stronger cargo handling capability. Airport operating conditions, available uplift and acceptance windows may vary by season, security requirements and carrier approval.

Airport name	Khasab Airport
ICAO / IATA	OOKB / KHS
Country and city	Oman · Khasab
Coordinates	26.1709995°N, 56.2406006°E
Time zone	UTC+04:00
Logistics profile	Regional passenger-oriented gateway; cargo acceptance subject to prior operational confirmation

Key Highlights

Regional accessUseful for Khasab and the Musandam area, but not a substitute for a major Omani cargo hub.

Limited cargo assumptionDo not assume dedicated freighter service, permanent cargo inventory or confirmed warehouse capacity.

Advance coordinationSpace, aircraft type, cargo acceptance and local delivery arrangements should be checked before quoting.

Border and routing sensitivityRoad alternatives involving the UAE may introduce customs, border, security and document-control requirements.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Our service team treats cargo handling at Khasab Airport as subject to airport, airline and ground-handler confirmation; published assumptions about a dedicated cargo terminal should not be used for quotation.
Acceptance of general cargo, oversized pieces, dangerous goods, perishables and temperature-sensitive shipments must be confirmed individually before booking.
Cold-chain rooms, pharmaceutical handling, dangerous-goods storage, bonded warehousing and automated sortation should not be presumed. If required, we arrange a written capability check and contingency routing.
Import release and physical collection depend on the appointed handling agent, customs availability, consignee documentation and any inspection decision.
For cargo requiring secure storage, our team can evaluate routing through a better-equipped gateway and coordinate onward road transport to Khasab, subject to border and customs feasibility.

Routes & Logistics Transit Planning

Shipments may require uplift on available passenger aircraft capacity or connection via an Omani gateway; the actual routing depends on carrier acceptance, aircraft schedule and commodity restrictions.
For international origins, our service team normally compares an air connection to Khasab with a gateway-and-road solution through Oman or an approved regional alternative. The latter may require additional customs and border planning.
Transit time is not fixed. Booking lead time, limited regional frequency, weekend or public-holiday operations, transfer handling, customs inspection and final-mile access can materially affect delivery.
We provide a confirmed routing and transit estimate only after checking the shipment dimensions, chargeable weight, commodity, origin, destination, required delivery term and available uplift.

No specific airline, flight frequency or guaranteed transit time should be quoted for Khasab Airport without current carrier and ground-handler confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

The primary service area is Khasab and the wider Musandam Governorate, where delivery planning is influenced by mountainous terrain, road access and the shipment’s final consignee location.
Typical potential demand includes project supplies, marine and port-related spares, maintenance parts, construction materials, retail replenishment and urgent business documents.
Perishables, seafood, pharmaceuticals and other time- or temperature-sensitive commodities require pre-arranged handling and a confirmed recovery plan; they should not be tendered on an unverified service assumption.
High-value electronics, aircraft or industrial parts and urgent replacement items should be packed for transfer handling and supported by precise consignee and contact information.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off times are shipment- and flight-specific. Our team confirms cargo acceptance, document cut-off and delivery-to-airport requirements with the operating carrier or handling agent before dispatch.
The commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data, shipper and consignee details, country of origin, HS classification and any required permits must be consistent across the shipment file.
Dangerous goods require correct classification, packing, marking, labeling and shipper’s declaration where applicable. Battery-powered equipment, aerosols, chemicals and magnetized materials need advance review.
Live animals, perishables, medicines, dry ice and other special cargo require prior approval, suitable packaging and confirmation of handling, storage and customs arrangements.
Customs examination, security screening, missing documents, inaccurate weights or restricted commodities may cause storage, rebooking or return-to-origin risk. Final release is determined by the competent authorities and appointed handlers.

Shipping Tips from Our Service Team

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, dimensions, gross weight, commodity description and delivery address before booking so that we can compare direct and gateway-based options.
Request uplift confirmation before delivering cargo to the airport. For urgent freight, reserve additional planning time for transfer, customs and final-mile coordination.
Use strong, stackable export packaging with visible piece identification, net/gross weight and consignee contact details; protect cargo against repeated handling and possible road transfer.
For temperature-sensitive or high-value freight, approve a written handling plan and contingency route rather than relying on an unconfirmed airport service.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Khasab Airport handle international air freight?It may be possible for specific shipments and operating services, but acceptance is not automatic. Our service team confirms the carrier, handling agent, customs process, available capacity and final delivery arrangement before booking.

Is there a dedicated freighter service to Khasab Airport?Do not assume dedicated freighter or regular cargo-flight availability. We verify current uplift and, where necessary, propose a connection through a more suitable gateway.

Can dangerous goods or lithium batteries be shipped?Only after commodity classification, packaging, labels, documents and carrier acceptance have been reviewed. Battery equipment and undeclared dangerous goods are common causes of rejection.

Are cold-chain and pharmaceutical shipments accepted?Acceptance depends on confirmed handling, storage and customs capability. We require the temperature range, packaging method, dry-ice details if applicable and delivery deadline before recommending a route.

What information is needed for a quotation?Provide origin, destination, Incoterm, commodity, HS code where available, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, value, required delivery date and any special handling or permit requirement.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, country, city, coordinates and time-zone fields are based on the supplied airport master data for Khasab Airport（IATA: KHS; ICAO: OOKB）.

For current airport operations, airport services and handling arrangements, our team recommends verification with omanairports.co.om.

For aviation reference and code-validation context, consult iata.org and icao.int.

For Oman aviation regulatory information, consult caa.gov.om; for customs requirements and clearance procedures, consult customs.gov.om.

Schedules, acceptance rules, handling capability, customs procedures and road-border conditions can change. Operational confirmation remains required before cargo tender, quotation or delivery commitment.