AD 2.1 — OSDI Damascus International Airport
| 2.1.1 Aerodrome Location Indicator and Name | |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OSDI |
| IATA | DAM |
| Name | Damascus International Airport |
| City | Damascus, Damascus Governorate |
| 2.1.2 Aerodrome Reference Point / Elevation | |
|---|---|
| ARP | N33°24'36" E36°30'53" |
| Elevation | 2020 ft (617 m) |
| Reference Temperature | 42°C |
| Magnetic Variation | 4°E (2026) |
| 2.1.3 Runways | ||
|---|---|---|
| Designation | Dimensions | Surface |
| 05R/23L | 3600m × 45m | Asphalt |
| 05L/23R | 3719m × 45m | Asphalt |
| 2.1.4 Navigation Aids | |
|---|---|
| DAM DVOR/DME | 116.0 MHz / Ch 107X |
| ILS RWY 23L | LOC 110.3 MHz |
| 2.1.5 Communications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Service | Callsign | Frequency |
| Tower | Damascus Tower | 118.1 MHz |
| Approach | Damascus Approach | 119.1 MHz |
| ACC | Damascus Control | 121.3 MHz |
| Ground | Damascus Ground | 121.9 MHz |
| ATIS | Damascus ATIS | 126.9 MHz |
| Emergency | — | 121.5 MHz |
| 2.1.6 Operating Hours | |
|---|---|
| ATS | H24 |
| Customs/Immigration | H24 |
| RFF Category | 9 |
Remarks: Principal international gateway. Two parallel runways. Full ILS and DVOR/DME approach facilities. SIDs published for RWY 23L/R and 05L/R. STARs: KILO 1C, SEIRA 1C, TANGO 1C, LIMA 1C, BRAVO 1C (per AIP ENR).
AD 2.24 — Standard Instrument Departure (SID) Procedures
RWY 23R/23L Departures (Eastbound)
| SID | Code | Description |
|---|---|---|
| TANF 1 | TAN1 | After take-off straight ahead to DAM/VOR, climb in holding pattern to min 8000ft, thereafter climb on course via AWY R655 |
| TANF 2 | TAN2 | After take-off turn left to intercept Radial 083 from DAM/VOR, climb on course. Applied when no altitude restriction |
| ABBAS 1 | ABS1 | After take-off straight ahead to DAM/VOR, climb in holding to min 8000ft, proceed via AWY G202 to cross ABBAS FL240+ |
| ABBAS 2 | ABS2 | After take-off turn left to intercept Radial 083 from DAM/VOR, climb on course to cross ABBAS FL240+. Applied when no altitude restriction |
RWY 23R/23L Departures (Northbound)
| SID | Code | Description |
|---|---|---|
| LEBOR 1 | LEB1 | Proceed to DAM/VOR, climb in holding 5000ft+, turn Right on Radial 004 to ADRA (10000ft+), MALOULA (FL160+), LEBOR (FL240+) |
RWY 23R/23L Departures (Southbound)
| SID | Code | Description |
|---|---|---|
| BUSRA 1 | BUS1 | Proceed to DAM/VOR climbing, leave on Radial 170 to RDIMA (10000ft+), SWIDA (FL160+) |
RWY 23R/23L Departures (Westbound)
| SID | Code | Description |
|---|---|---|
| SULAF 1 | SLF1 | Straight ahead to DAM/VOR, climb in holding 5000ft+, proceed via G202 to SULAF (FL240+) |
| SULAF 2 | SLF2 | Turn Right heading 150 to intercept Radial 083 from DAM/VOR, climb on course to SULAF (FL240+) |
RWY 05R/05L Departures
| SID | Code | Description |
|---|---|---|
| TANF 21 | TAN21 | Turn right, climb in DAM/VOR holding to min 8000ft, thereafter climb on course |
| TANF 22 | TAN22 | Turn right, heading 150 to intercept Radial 083 from DAM/VOR, proceed on course |
| ABBAS 21 | ABS21 | Turn Right, climb in DAM/VOR holding to min 8000ft, climb on course to ABBAS FL240+ |
| ABBAS 22 | ABS22 | Turn right, heading 150 to intercept Radial 083, proceed on course. Applied when no altitude restriction |
| LEBOR 2 | LEB2 | Proceed to DAL/NDB, climb in holding 5000ft+, turn Right via DAM/VOR Radial 004 to ADRA, MALOULA (FL160+), LEBOR (FL240+) |
| BUSRA 2 | BUS2 | Turn Right to DAM/VOR 5000ft+, fly Radial 170 to RDIMA (10000ft+), SWIDA (FL160+) |
| SULAF 21 | SLF21 | Turn Right to DAM/VOR, climb in holding 5000ft+, proceed via Radial 083 to SULAF FL240+ |
| SULAF 22 | SLF22 | Turn right heading 150 to intercept Radial 083, proceed via G202 to SULAF FL240+ |
AD 2.24 — Special Procedures for Damascus Control Area
VFR Procedures
- All VFR traffic bound to Damascus Intl shall report over DAM/VOR (or ABD/NDB if VOR inoperative) at altitude 5000ft or above before joining traffic circuit
- All VFR traffic arriving/departing shall follow the routes assigned for IFR traffic
- Traffic circuit for RWY 23R/23L: LEFT. For RWY 05R/05L: RIGHT
Startup Clearance
Engines of departing aircraft shall not be started unless an appropriate clearance has been obtained from the Aerodrome Control Tower. Request for startup clearance shall be made at least 5 minutes in advance.