Future placeholder for Guide to MCT airport
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The complete, player curated guide, for MCT
Written by: @Thatflyerguy , @Hirohitoswaifu
Edited by: @Thatflyerguy , @Hirohitoswaifu , @ukplanespotter757
Current through WoA 2.6.3
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Muscat International Airport
(IATA: MCT, ICAO: OOMS)
General Info:
Muscat International Airport, formerly known as Seeb International Airport due to its location between both Muscat and Seeb, is the largest in Oman and is home to the flag carrier, Oman Air as well as SalamAir. It is the only Middle Eastern airport in the game, and the only one situated in a desert environment. It is the major international airport of the country and is one of only 3 airports which see international flights, the other 2 being Sohar and Salalah.
The airport was opened on 1st January 1973 due to the previous Bayt al-Falaj Airport, situated further east close to Muscat’s old town and founded in 1929 for the RAF, being too small and dangerous for the modern airliners of the age. It was originally built with only the Southern runway and with the now demolished Terminal 2 situated to the South of that where the current cargo stands are, as well as where the Royal Flight terminal and Royal Air Force of Oman base is located. The original terminal lacked jetways and had space set aside to provide for both Royal Air Force of Oman and Royal Air Force fighters, transports and tankers to operate from for the end of the Dhofar War and for the Gulf War in 1991.
The original Terminal 2 was expanded in the late 1980s and early 1990s to accommodate more flights, however, by the early 2000s it was clear that the airport needed to expand. The plan for the new Terminal 1 was much larger than required but allowed for expansion in the future, as well as including a new control tower and the Northern runway beginning in 2007. By 2018, the new terminal was ready for commercial use and opened its doors on 18 March 2018 with the first aircraft being an Oman Air flight from Najaf in Iraq. Both runways are capable of handling the AN-225 and the terminal can handle the A380 and 747-8i with ease. The airport as of 2024 was the 15th busiest in the Middle East based on passenger numbers
Unlock Requirements: reach level 54 at SAN or 12 Gold Planes
Airport overview
The airport features 2 operational parallel runways with 26L and 26R with a centrally located Terminal 1 between the runways and the cargo stands situated to the South of the complex.
First image (Featuring the now demolished Terminal 2 as the default view once loaded in - This is where you begin - image courtesy of ukplanespotter757)
My view, I’ve only just begun the airport (You begin with these 6 stands),
Here is a map of the airport (Courtesy of Geo),
Cameras
Images courtesy of ukplanespotter757
Aircraft categories and expected arrivals
All aircraft categories are accepted at MCT. Airlines are mostly Middle Eastern or Asian, with the majority of flights being Oman Air, SalamAir as well as other regional carriers.
A and B planes: There are no local DHC-6s, which are the only A-class aircraft. You will find some B-class planes, although they are mostly regional or international - the only locals are the Oman Air E170/E175. Regional B Class come from Saudia’s E170, Iraqi’s CRJ9, India with several airlines, Royal Jordanian’s E175, Georgian’s CRJ2, PIA’s ATR and Egyptair’s E170.
C and D planes: The most common aircraft at MCT are A20Ns and 737s, of course. Specifically, Oman Air operate B738/F’s and 8MAX’s, whilst SalamAir operate A20N/A21N aircraft with A321F’s too. (Regionally, you will find more of those, as well as large numbers of A220s and Embraers. For D-class planes, you can find many, mostly 767s and 757s, across much of the world, from eastern Asia, through Africa, to North America and even parts of South America.
E, F, and G planes: With most of the world, excluding some parts of Oceania, at your reach, you can get just about anything in PRG. That said, the A350 is quite common because the fringes of that swath of airports can be accessed only using the A350’s massive range.) —> Placeholder currently, will be updated.
Local contracts:
Stand costs and terminal unlock costs
Stand costs are standard, A=2,000, B=4,000, C=6,000, D=8,000, E=10,000 F=12,000 & G=14,000.
Terminal costs
Terminal costs are as follows:
Limitations
MCT is known for its epically long taxis, although that has eased a bit with the introduction of the second landing runway.
Recommended strategies:
@Thatflyerguy suggests: find a good player to contract with. MCT and IAD are the only two airports in which every playable airport can be reached.
Other information
MCT will unlock LEJ on level 65.
Credit to Geo (@TechnocraticAviation) for the airport maps
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