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Sheik Isa Air Base (OBBS) — Sitrah, Bahrain
At a glance
- Tower
- 125.45
- Runways
- 15/33
- Elevation
- 136 ft
Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.
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67%
Data Complete
35 of 52 points
Missing: Operations, Fuel, Contacts
Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
4/4
Frequencies
3/4
Operations
0/2
Fuel
0/1
Contacts
0/2
Additional Info
2/10
Observed Activity
· Oct 26
1 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 04:00Z
2026-10-132026-10-26
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: OBBS
- Name: Sheik Isa Air Base
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Military
- 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: Asia/Bahrain
- 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: 124.950 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 124.950 MHz
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
Monday
N/A
Tuesday
N/A
Wednesday
N/A
Thursday
N/A
Friday
N/A
Saturday
N/A
Sunday
N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
- 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: Not recorded
- PPR Required: Not recorded
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Not recorded
- APIS Required: Not recorded
- GAR Required: Not recorded
- Remarks: N/A
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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.
Active NOTAMs
A0290/26
caution
TACAN issue
VORTAC SIA U/S
2026-09-23 08:59 UTC
2026-10-30 23:59 UTC
Relayed by the FAA NOTAM feed. Coverage outside the US can be incomplete: confirm with the national AIS before flight.
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Airport History
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Add a historical factFrequently 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). Permit details for Bahrain
- Where is OBBS located?
- Sheik Isa Air Base (OBBS) is located in Sitrah, Bahrain.
- How long is the runway at OBBS?
- The main runway at Sheik Isa Air Base (15/33) measures 3800x45m.