Bayt al-Falaj

Bayt al-Falaj is a village in , in northeastern . It was the site of Muscat's airport and main operating base for the country's air force, prior to the opening of at Seeb in 1973.
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  • Type: Locality
  • Description: human settlement in Oman
  • Also known as: Bait al Falaj”, “Bait el Falaj”, and “Bayt al Falaj

Places of Interest

Highlights include Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Muscat and Sultan’s Armed Forces Museum.

Church
The Sts. Peter and Paul Church is a Catholic church in Ruwi, in the city of Muscat, the capital and largest city of the Sultanate of Oman, south of the .

Museum
The Sultan's Armed Forces Museum is a military history , located in the 150-year-old Bait Al Falaj Fort, once the headquarters for Sultan Said bin Sultan's Armed Forces, located on Al Mujamma Street, in the area near Muscat, .

Stadium
The is a multi-purpose stadium in Muscat, . The stadium opened in 1987. It is currently used mainly for hosting football matches and is the home stadium of Oman Club. is situated 3½ km west of Bayt al-Falaj.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Suraj and Wutayyah.

Neighborhood
is a village in , in northeastern .

Suburb
is a village in , in northeastern . is situated 3 km west of Bayt al-Falaj.

Neighborhood
is a village in , in northeastern . is situated 3½ km northeast of Bayt al-Falaj.

Bayt al-Falaj

Latitude
23.6062° or 23° 36′ 22″ north
Longitude
58.54071° or 58° 32′ 27″ east
Elevation
38 metres (125 feet)
Open location code
7HMWJG4R+F7
Geo­Names ID
288752
Wiki­data ID
Q4874956
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In Other Languages

From Arabic to Norwegian Nynorsk—“Bayt al-Falaj” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: بيت الفلج
  • Dutch: Bayt al Falaj
  • Norwegian Nynorsk: Bayt al Falaj

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Darsait and Ḩayy an Nūr.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Al Matḩaf al Waţanī and Former Sultan Army Museum.

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