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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Oman",
    "addressLocality": "Fahud"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Regional and charter operators"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "0 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Fahud",
  "code": "FAU",
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  "connection_tips": "Fahud Airport (FAU) is a private, restricted-access airstrip in the desert interior of Oman, and the most critical 'connection' tip is understanding its exclusive purpose. The airport is owned and operated by Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) and exists solely to serve the Fahud oil and gas field. There are absolutely no public commercial flights. All access to FAU requires prior, explicit authorization from PDO, and flights are typically charters arranged by the company from Muscat (MCT) for employees and contractors. For authorized personnel, a key tip is to be prepared for the extreme desert environment.\n\nTemperatures at Fahud can exceed 50\u00b0C (122\u00b0F) in the summer, and carrying personal hydration supplies is essential, even for the short walk from the aircraft to the air-conditioned terminal building. The terminal itself is a basic but functional facility designed for processing industrial workers, not the general public. There are no rental cars, public taxis, or restaurants. All ground transportation from the airstrip to the residential camps or work sites is handled by PDO company vehicles.\n\nFlights are subject to delays or cancellations due to frequent sandstorms ('shamals'), which can reduce visibility to near zero with little warning. It is standard practice to confirm your flight status with the PDO aviation department before leaving your camp or office. Lastly, always have a physical copy of your PDO security pass and travel authorization, as it will be checked multiple times upon arrival and departure. For anyone not directly employed or contracted by PDO, Fahud is an inaccessible industrial site, and all travel to the region must be routed through public airports like Muscat or Salalah.",
  "country": "Oman",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "PDO approval is mandatory before attempting access to this oilfield.",
    "Carry water for extreme desert heat, especially in summer months.",
    "Confirm flight status with PDO before travel because sandstorms are common.",
    "Keep physical copies of PDO security pass and travel authorization for multiple security checks.",
    "This is a restricted industrial site with no public passenger services."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Fahud+Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=OMR",
  "iataCode": "FAU",
  "icao": "OOFD",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": 22.354759,
  "layover_planner_info": "Basic air-conditioned terminal with simple restrooms for extreme desert heat protection. Ground transportation exclusively via PDO company vehicles. No public facilities or commercial services.",
  "longitude": 56.484146,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 110,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact PDO aviation department for charter coordination. No public services available - alternative routing through Muscat (MCT) or Salalah required. Emergency assistance via company protocols.",
  "name": "Fahud Airport",
  "region": "ZA",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "AOM",
      "name": "Adam Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "LKW",
      "name": "Lekhwair Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "RNM",
      "name": "Qarn Alam Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Fahud Airport operates a basic company airstrip serving Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) oilfield operations in central Oman's desert interior. The facility maintains minimal passenger processing infrastructure restricted to authorized petroleum industry personnel and contractors. Check-in procedures require company clearance with walking distance from basic terminal to aircraft approximately 40 meters across the oilfield runway.\n\nPassenger processing is highly controlled, requiring PDO authorization and coordination with Omani aviation authorities. No regular commercial service operates, with access limited to oil industry workers, technical specialists, and authorized government personnel. Security follows petroleum industry protocols rather than standard aviation procedures. The airport serves essential energy sector operations in Oman's oil-producing regions.\n\nTerminal amenities are minimal, consisting of basic air-conditioned shelter essential for extreme desert heat, simple restroom facilities, and coordination areas for oil industry personnel. No commercial services, lounges, restaurants, or retail facilities are available due to the restricted industrial location. Accessibility is limited to basic access suitable for oilfield operations. Family facilities are non-existent, as the airport serves exclusively petroleum industry operations and authorized personnel accessing this major oil production center rather than public transportation, providing vital aviation support for Oman's energy sector in one of the Arabian Peninsula's harshest desert environments.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://www.worlddata.info/asia/oman/airports.php"
}