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Mukhaizna Airport

Mukhaizna Oil Field, Oman

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Mukhaizna Airport

Mukhaizna Oil Field, Oman
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Private airstrip serving Oman's Mukhaizna oil field operations.

Location
Mukhaizna Oil Field, Oman
Mukhaizna Airport is a private airstrip located within the Mukhaizna oil field in the Dhofar region of Oman. It primarily serves the operational needs of the oil field, which is one of the largest enhanced oil recovery projects in the world, operated by Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) and its partners including Shell and Occidental. The airport handles personnel and logistics flights supporting the oil field workforce rather than scheduled commercial passenger services. Access is restricted to authorized personnel and charter operations connected to the energy sector.
Getting to & from
Ground transport is limited to internal oil field vehicles and company-arranged transfers for authorized personnel.
Airlines here
No scheduled commercial airlines operate at this private facility; it serves charter and company flights for oil field personnel.
Notable facts
  • ›Serves the Mukhaizna oil field, one of the largest steam injection enhanced oil recovery projects in the world.
  • ›The airstrip is restricted to authorized oil field personnel and charter operations.
  • ›IATA code UKH and ICAO code OOMK are assigned, though commercial services are absent.
  • ›Petroleum Development Oman (PDO), Shell, and Occidental are key stakeholders in the Mukhaizna project served by this airport.
  • ›Located in the interior of Oman's Dhofar region, far from major commercial airports.
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Remote desert gateway serving Oman's vital oil field operations

Mukhaizna Airport is a private airstrip located within the Mukhaizna Oil Field in the interior of Oman, primarily serving the operational needs of the oil and gas industry. The facility supports personnel rotations, equipment logistics, and emergency services for the large thermal enhanced oil recovery project operated in the region. It is not a public commercial airport and access is restricted to authorized personnel and charter flights.

Terminals
  • Operations Terminal — A basic functional facility catering exclusively to oil field workers and authorized charter operations.
Ground Transport
  • Company-operated shuttle buses within the oil field complex
  • Chartered road vehicles for personnel transfers
Dining

Catering and dining within the Mukhaizna Oil Field is handled through company-operated mess halls and canteen facilities for resident workers. No public restaurants or airport dining outlets are available at this restricted industrial airstrip.

Traveller Tips
  • Access to this airport is strictly controlled; ensure all required authorization and security clearances are arranged well in advance.
  • The desert interior of Oman experiences extreme heat, especially in summer months — dress appropriately and stay hydrated.
  • All logistics, including transport and accommodation, are typically pre-arranged by the employing oil company or contractor.
  • No commercial passenger services operate here; all flights are private charter or company-organized rotations.

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Mukhaizna Airport is an airport serving the Mukhaizna oil field in Oman. The runway has 300 metres (980 ft) overruns on each end.

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