Damascus International Airport (DAM) started operations in 1970 and went on to become Syria’s busiest airport with passenger traffic of 5.5 million. Ever since its inception, this facility has been experiencing a surge in passenger traffic by 50% annually.
Being one of the busiest airports in the country, it has evolved into a sort of exquisite hub brimming with history and culture. Damascus Airport (DAM) is also an economic generator hosting flights from all over the world such as Cham Wings Airlines, Fly Baghdad, Mahan Air, and Syrian Air.
Quick Information about Damascus Airport
The following table is an overview of Damascus Airport indicated below:
| Airport | Damascus International Airport |
| Airport Type | Military/Public |
| Owner | Government of Syria |
| Operator | Directorate General of Civil Aviation |
| Built In (Year) | 1965 |
| Serves | Damascus, Syria |
| Hub for | Syrian Air, Cham Wings Airlines |
| Damascus Airport Code | DAM |
| Damascus Airport Terminals | 1 |
| Damascus International Airport Runway | 2 |
| Damascus International Airport Coordinates | 33°24′41″N 36°30′56″E |
| Damascus Airport Address | Damascus Airport Motorway, Syria |
| Official Website | https://www.damascus-airport.com/ |
| Official Phone Number | 963 11 238 6790 |
| Elevation | 616 m / 2,020 ft |
Damascus Airport Code
Damascus International Airport is DAM. This three-letter IATA code is derived from the airport’s name Damascus. Its elevation above sea level is 616 meters.
| IATA CODE | DAM |
| ICAO CODE | OSDI |
| FAA CODE | N/A |
| WORLD AREA CODE | 676 |
| COUNTRY CODE | SYR |
| IATA METROPOLITAN CODE | DAM |
Damascus Airport Map
The Damascus Airport location Map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.
Damascus Airport Terminals
Damascus International Airport (DAM) features a single terminal building. It has two duty-free outlets along with an in-house coffee shop, several souvenir shops, three restaurants, and a lounge.
Damascus International Airport Runways.
Damascus Airport (DAM) has two runways:
| Name | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
| 05R-23L | 11,811 ft | 148 ft | Asphalt | Yes |
| 05L-23R | 9,843 ft | 148 ft | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest Airports to Damascus International Airport (DAM)
Some of the closest airports to Damascus Airport are:
- Beirut Airport – 105 km
- Haifa Airport – 153 km
- Amman Civil-Marka Airport – 170 km
- Amman Queen Alia Airport – 195 km
- Tel Aviv-Yafo Sde Dov Airport – 217 km
Airlines Operating from Damascus International Airport (DAM)
The following airlines operate from Damascus Airport :
- Cham Wings Airlines
- Fly Baghdad
- Mahan Air
- Syrian Air
- UR Airlines
