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Baghdad Intl (ORBI/BGW) — Baghdad, Iraq

At a glance

Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: Jet A-1
Tower: 118.7
Runways: 15L/33R, 15R/33L
Elevation: 114 ft

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 4/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 8/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: ORBI
Name: Baghdad Intl
Type: large_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 33.262501
Longitude: 44.2346
Elevation: 114 ft
Country: Iraq
Municipality: Baghdad
IATA Code: BGW
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Asia/Baghdad
Distance from City: 15.0 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 15L/33R

Designation: 15L/33R
Dimensions: 13124 X 197
Surface: CON
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: TACAN
Approach Types: ILS CAT I (33R), RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
Remarks: N/A

Runway 15R/33L

Designation: 15R/33L
Dimensions: 10830 X 148
Surface: CON
PCN: N/A
Lighting: NULL
NAVAIDs: TACAN
Approach Types: ILS CAT I (33L), VOR/DME
Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

Tower: 118.700 MHz
Ground: 121.700 MHz
Operations: 128.200 MHz
Traffic/Approach: 131.900 MHz
ATIS: 127.250 MHz

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: Yes
PPR Contact: Iraqi CAA; [email protected]
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx USD 10-30 per tonne
Parking Fee: Approx USD 5-15 per tonne per day
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: USD
Remarks: Baghdad International (formerly Saddam Intl). Handlers: Iraqi Airways Ground Services, ICTS. Security surcharges apply.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Availability variable. Tankering advisable. Quality checks recommended.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
APIS Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Full CIQ. Iraqi visa required for most nationalities; must be obtained in advance. Check NOTAMs for security-related airspace restrictions.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: No formal curfew. Security-related TFRs may be in effect. Check NOTAMs before flight planning.

Alternates

ORNI

ICAO: ORNI
Name: Al-Ashraf Intl
Distance (NM): 76.9
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: International airports are ports of entry. Visa required for most nationalities; visa on arrival available at some airports. Kurdistan Region has separate visa arrangements. Security screening extensive.

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

A0451/26

warning

Runway closed

RWY 15L/33R CLSD DUE TO MAINT DURING VMC ONLY.

2026-10-28 07:00 UTC 2026-12-27 11:00 UTC

A0417/26

warning

Aerodrome restriction

BIRD ACT REPORTED ON FINAL APCH RWY 33R/15L. PILOTS TO EXER CTN

2026-10-12 20:35 UTC 2026-11-12 23:59 UTC

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Nearby Airports

ORQT Qasr Tall Mihl Airport 3 NM ORTI Al Taji Army Air Field 16 NM ORAI Al Iskandariyah Airport 18 NM ORAT Al Taqaddum Air Base 32 NM ORBD Balad Southeast Airport / Joint Base Balad 41 NM ORAN An Numaniyah Air Base 72 NM ORNI Al-Ashraf Intl 77 NM ORTS Tikrit South Airport 81 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at ORBI?: The tower frequency at Baghdad Intl is 118.7 MHz.
What fuel is available at ORBI?: Baghdad Intl offers Jet A-1.
Does ORBI require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Baghdad Intl (Iraq). Permit details for Iraq
Does ORBI require slots or PPR?: PPR is required at Baghdad Intl.
Where is ORBI located?: Baghdad Intl (ORBI) is located in Baghdad, Iraq.
What is the IATA code for ORBI?: The IATA code for Baghdad Intl is BGW.
Does ORBI have an ILS approach?: Yes, Baghdad Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runways 15L/33R, 15R/33L.
Is ORBI a port of entry?: Yes, Baghdad Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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