What is the tower frequency at ORBD?

The tower frequency at Balad Southeast Airport / Joint Base Balad is 119.875 MHz.

Does ORBD require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Balad Southeast Airport / Joint Base Balad (Iraq).

Where is ORBD located?

Balad Southeast Airport / Joint Base Balad (ORBD) is located in Al Bakr, Iraq.

How long is the runway at ORBD?

The main runway at Balad Southeast Airport / Joint Base Balad (12/30) measures 3504x45m.

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Balad Southeast Airport / Joint Base Balad (ORBD) — Al Bakr, Iraq

Balad Southeast Airport / Joint Base Balad (ORBD) serves Al Bakr, Iraq. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (12/30, 14/32). Field elevation is 161 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4

Frequencies 3/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 2/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: ORBD
Name: Balad Southeast Airport / Joint Base Balad
Type: medium_airport
Category: Military
Latitude: 33.940201
Longitude: 44.361599
Elevation: 161 ft
Country: Iraq
Municipality: Al Bakr
IATA Code: N/A
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Asia/Baghdad
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 12/30

Designation: 12/30
Dimensions: 3504x45m
Surface: PEM
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 14/32

Designation: 14/32
Dimensions: 3502x60m
Surface: CON
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 119.875 MHz
Ground: 128.750 MHz
Operations: 126.425 MHz
Traffic/Approach: 126.425 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: 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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Iraq Permit Requirements

Medium Overflight: 3d Landing: 3d

Overflight Permit: Yes
Landing Permit: Yes
Overflight Lead Time: Minimum 48-72 working hours before departure
Landing Lead Time: Minimum 72 working hours before departure

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require full overflight and landing permits. Same documentation requirements as commercial operations.

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Active NOTAMs

M238/26 warning

ATC restriction

ATIS UNSERVICEABLE

2026-08-28 10:30:00 2026-09-28 10:30:00

M248/26 info

AERODROME RWY 12/30 EDGE LIGHTS PARTIALLY OTS (EVERY OTHER RWY EDGE LIGHT OTS).

2026-09-11 12:30:00 2026-09-12 23:59:00

M0247/26 info

AERODROME NAVIGATIONAL/RADAR SYSTEMS AT BALAD AIR BASE ARE OPERATIONAL BUT CURRENTLY UNMONITORED DUE TO LACK OF ON-SITE MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL. USERS ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE CAUTION AND VERIFY SYSTEM STATUS AS REQUIRED.

2026-09-08 14:50:00 2026-10-08 23:59:00

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Nearby Airports

ORTI Al Taji Army Air Field 26 NM ORQT Qasr Tall Mihl Airport 39 NM ORBI Baghdad Intl 41 NM ORTS Tikrit South Airport 49 NM ORTK Tikrit East Airport 50 NM ORAT Al Taqaddum Air Base 53 NM ORAI Al Iskandariyah Airport 58 NM ORSH Al Sahra Army Air Field 60 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at ORBD?: The tower frequency at Balad Southeast Airport / Joint Base Balad is 119.875 MHz.
Does ORBD require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Balad Southeast Airport / Joint Base Balad (Iraq).
Where is ORBD located?: Balad Southeast Airport / Joint Base Balad (ORBD) is located in Al Bakr, Iraq.
How long is the runway at ORBD?: The main runway at Balad Southeast Airport / Joint Base Balad (12/30) measures 3504x45m.

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