RAFO Masirah – MSH Masirah
RAFO Masirah is a military airport in Masirah, Oman, which is the largest island in the country. The airbase is located 15 miles off the East coast of Oman in the Arabian Sea. In 1930, Masirah was first used as a British military base. Masirah is the home of the largest breeding ground for Loggerhead turtles and the rare breed of Olive Ridley turtles. The island is not frequently visited by tourists abroad.
Best Time to Visit
RAFO Masirah is 40 miles long by 10 miles wide at its widest point and 4 miles in the narrowest. It is the home of the Sultan Qaboos Flying Academy. It is the training school of pilots and instructors for the Royal Air Force of Oman. RAFO Masirah has flights daily from Seeb to the air force base. It handles Skyvan, Hercules aircraft and BAC 1-11 which transports tourists and locals to and from the island. Aside from being a defensive airbase, the airport serves the communities in the remote areas by delivering food and supplies, along with a flying doctor services. It has two squadrons with fixed-winged aircraft and one squadron with helicopters.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Hotel Danat Al Khaleej is both a business and leisure hotel perfect for every traveler with easy access to famous spots. Masirah Hotel has panoramic views of the sea while Serabis Hotel is also both for business and leisure travelers. All three hotels are near the city center and the beach.
The nearest airport to RAFO Masirah is Duqm International Airport. Al Qarin is also a nearby city from Masirah.
On this page it is easy to search for Masirah, Oman airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels, resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Masirah, Oman (MSH) airport area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the MSH airport. Most of these MSH hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Masirah, Oman motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of. Some of the main attractions in the area around the MSH airport are Hilf Old Port, Baron Innerdale Memorial, and Hilf Old Port.
