Erbil Intl (ORER/EBL) — Erbil, Iraq

• ICAO: ORER
• Name: Erbil Intl
• Type: medium_airport
• Category: International
• Latitude: 36.237598
• Longitude: 43.9632
• Elevation: 1341 ft
• Country: Iraq
• Municipality: Erbil
• IATA Code: EBL
• FAA Code: N/A
• FIR: N/A
• Timezone: Asia/Baghdad
• Distance from City: 6.6 km
• VFR: Yes
• IFR: Yes

Runway 15/33

• Designation: 15/33
• Dimensions: 9197 X 95
• Surface: ASP
• PCN: N/A
• Lighting: YES
• NAVAIDs: NULL
• Approach Types: N/A
• Remarks: N/A

Runway 15L/33R

• Designation: 15L/33R
• Dimensions: 4085 X 105
• Surface: ASP
• PCN: N/A
• Lighting: NULL
• NAVAIDs: NULL
• Approach Types: N/A
• Remarks: N/A

Runway 15R/33L

• Designation: 15R/33L
• Dimensions: N/A
• Surface: UNK
• PCN: N/A
• Lighting: NULL
• NAVAIDs: NULL
• Approach Types: N/A
• Remarks: N/A

Runway 18/36

• Designation: 18/36
• Dimensions: 15748 X 246
• Surface: CONC
• PCN: N/A
• Lighting: YES
• NAVAIDs: NULL
• Approach Types: N/A
• Remarks: N/A

• Tower: 128.800 MHz
• Ground: N/A
• Operations: 129.750 MHz
• Traffic/Approach: N/A
• ATIS: N/A

• 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

• 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

• Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approximately 99946 IQD per tonne
• Parking Fee: First 2 hours free; approximately 41607 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 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.

• 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.

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• 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.

ORBM

• ICAO: ORBM
• Name: Mosul 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.

ORSU

• ICAO: ORSU
• Name: Sulaymaniyah Intl
• Distance (NM): 77.3
• 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.

• 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

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