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Erbil Intl (ORER/EBL) — Erbil, Iraq

At a glance

Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: Jet A-1
Tower: 128.8
Runways: 15/33, 15L/33R, 15R/33L, 18/36
Elevation: 1,341 ft

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81% Data Complete 42 of 52 points

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 2/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 8/10

Data last updated: 2026-07-17

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Basic Airport Information

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

Runways

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

Frequencies

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

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.

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

A0416/26

warning

ILS out of service

ILS RWY 36 U/S TO DTHR.

2026-10-11 10:00 UTC No end time given (PERM)

Received 2026-10-11 10:21 UTC

V0666/26

caution

ILS procedure changed

[US DOD PROCEDURAL NOTAM] INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE CHANGED ILS Y RWY 18 ,S-ILS CAT C 1480-800M 210 (200-800M), CAT D 1490-800M 220 (200-800M).

2026-09-16 17:58 UTC 2026-12-16 00:01 UTC

V0657/26

caution

ILS procedure changed

[US DOD PROCEDURAL NOTAM] INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE CHANGED ILS Y 18 AMDT 1 RER VOR/DME R-351/16 DME CROSSING RESTICTION TO AT OR ABOVE 3300' MSL

2026-09-15 13:46 UTC 2026-12-16 00:01 UTC

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Nearby Airports

ORBR Bashur Airfield 25 NM ORBM Mosul Intl 40 NM ORKK Kirkuk Air Base 50 NM ORQW Qayyarah West Airport 50 NM ORBB Bamarni Airport 62 NM OITH Khaneh Airport 65 NM ORTF Tall Afar Army Air Field 76 NM ORSU Sulaymaniyah Intl 77 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at ORER?: The tower frequency at Erbil Intl is 128.8 MHz.
What fuel is available at ORER?: Erbil Intl offers Jet A-1.
Does ORER require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Erbil Intl (Iraq). Permit details for Iraq
Does ORER require slots or PPR?: PPR is required at Erbil Intl.
Where is ORER located?: Erbil Intl (ORER) is located in Erbil, Iraq.
What is the IATA code for ORER?: The IATA code for Erbil Intl is EBL.
Is ORER a port of entry?: Yes, Erbil Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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