What is the tower frequency at OBBS?

The tower frequency at Sheik Isa Air Base is 125.45 MHz.

Does OBBS require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Sheik Isa Air Base (Bahrain).

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Sheik Isa Air Base

Sheik Isa Air Base (OBBS) serves Sitrah, Bahrain. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (15/33). Field elevation is 136 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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63% Data Complete 33 of 52 points

Missing: Operations, Fuel, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 2/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 1/10

Data last updated: 2024-01-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: OBBS
Name: Sheik Isa Air Base
Type: medium_airport
Category: Uncategorized
Latitude: 25.9184
Longitude: 50.590599
Elevation: 136 ft
Country: Bahrain
Municipality: Sitrah
IATA Code: N/A
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: N/A
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 15/33

Designation: 15/33
Dimensions: 3800x45m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 125.450 MHz
Ground: 125.950 MHz
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: 124.950 MHz
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Open: N/A
Close: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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Bahrain Permit Requirements

Medium Overflight: 2d Landing: 2d

Overflight Permit: Conditional
Landing Permit: Yes
Overflight Lead Time: Minimum 48 working hours before departure; 2 weeks for state/military aircraft
Landing Lead Time: Minimum 48 working hours; 2 weeks for state/military aircraft

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require overflight and landing permits. Standard 48-hour lead time applies.

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Nearby Airports

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at OBBS?: The tower frequency at Sheik Isa Air Base is 125.45 MHz.
Does OBBS require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Sheik Isa Air Base (Bahrain).

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