Mosul Intl
Mosul Intl (ORBM/OSM) serves Mosul, Iraq. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (15/33). Field elevation is 719 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
Section Breakdown
See a next to a field? Click it to confirm the info is still correct. Recently verified Outdated — please verify
Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: ORBM
- Name: Mosul Intl
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 36.305801
- Longitude: 43.1474
- Elevation: 719 ft
- Country: Iraq
- Municipality: Mosul
- IATA Code: OSM
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Asia/Baghdad
- Distance from City: 6.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 15/33
- Designation: 15/33
- Dimensions: 8695 X 147
- Surface: CON
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: NULL
- NAVAIDs: NULL
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 120.200 MHz
- Ground: 132.825 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 127.250 MHz
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: Yes
- PPR Contact: Iraq Civil Aviation Authority; coordinate through specialized handling agent. Extended lead times recommended due to security procedures.
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approximately 68731 IQD per tonne
- Parking Fee: First 2 hours free; approximately 40303 IQD per tonne per hour thereafter
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: IQD
- Remarks: Handling by airport ground services or approved local providers. Security coordination required. Landing permits required; apply via Iraq CAA.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Jet A-1 availability varies by airport. More reliable at Erbil and Basra. Fuel may need to be tankered for some destinations. Confirm availability before departure.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- 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.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: Operations subject to security situation and NOTAM restrictions. Erbil and Sulaymaniyah in Kurdistan Region generally more stable. Night operations may be restricted. Confirm operational status before planning.
Alternates
ORER
- ICAO: ORER
- Name: Erbil Intl
- Distance (NM): 39.7
- 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
No services listed for this airport yet.
Are you a service provider? Register here to appear in this airport's listing.
Iraq Permit Requirements
- 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 flights require full overflight and landing permits. Same documentation requirements as commercial operations.
Nearby Airports
Airport History
Discover the key milestones and historical events that shaped Mosul Intl. Our community-powered timeline traces this airport's journey from its origins to the present day.
Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at ORBM?
- The tower frequency at Mosul Intl is 120.2 MHz.
- What fuel is available at ORBM?
- Mosul Intl offers Jet A-1.
- Does ORBM require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Mosul Intl (Iraq).
- Does ORBM require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Mosul Intl.