Palmyra Airport — Tadmur, Syria
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Distance & flight time from PMS
Palmyra Airport
Palmyra Airport, coded PMS, serves Tadmur in central Syria, the modern town adjacent to the ancient ruins of Palmyra, a UNESCO World Heritage site famed for its Roman-era colonnades and temples. The airport and surrounding region have been severely affected by the Syrian civil war, including occupation by ISIS militants who destroyed significant portions of the ancient ruins and disrupted normal civilian life in the area. Regular commercial passenger service at PMS has been effectively suspended for extended periods amid the ongoing conflict and security concerns, with any flight activity typically limited to military, humanitarian, or government use rather than routine tourism, which has largely halted since the war began.
Runways at Palmyra Airport (PMS)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 9449 ft (2880 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Palmyra Airport (PMS)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| TWR | TWR | 121.9 MHz |
Airports near Palmyra Airport (PMS)
- Deir ez-Zor Airport (DEZ) — 187.8 km (116.7 mi)
- Aleppo International Airport (ALP) — 205.8 km (127.9 mi)
- Damascus International Airport (DAM) — 209.3 km (130.1 mi)
- Rene Mouawad Air Base (KYE) — 211.1 km (131.2 mi)
- Latakia International Airport (LTK) — 235.3 km (146.2 mi)
- Hatay Airport (HTY) — 272.1 km (169.1 mi)
- Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) — 272.9 km (169.6 mi)
- Gaziantep Oğuzeli International Airport (GZT) — 276.3 km (171.7 mi)
PMS is Palmyra Airport near Tadmur, Syria, an area heavily impacted by war and ISIS occupation. Searchers should know regular civilian flights have been disrupted for years and normal tourist access is not currently available.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Palmyra Airport?
The IATA code for Palmyra Airport is PMS.
What is the ICAO code for Palmyra Airport?
The ICAO code for Palmyra Airport is OSPR. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.