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Basrah Intl (ORMM/BSR) — Basrah, Iraq

At a glance

Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: Jet A-1
Tower: 118.7
Runways: 14/32
Elevation: 11 ft

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 3/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 1/2

Additional Info 7/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: ORMM
Name: Basrah Intl
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 30.549101
Longitude: 47.662102
Elevation: 11 ft
Country: Iraq
Municipality: Basrah
IATA Code: BSR
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Asia/Baghdad
Distance from City: 15.3 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 14/32

Designation: 14/32
Dimensions: 13124 X 148
Surface: CON
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: TACAN, VOR-DME
Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

Tower: 118.700 MHz
Ground: 125.900 MHz
Operations: 119.400 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: http://www.basrainternationalairport.com
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 103127 IQD per tonne
Parking Fee: First 2 hours free; approximately 33159 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.

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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NOTAMs

No live NOTAM source covers ORMM. Check the official AIS before flight.

Nearby Airports

OIAA Abadan Airport 31 NM OKDI Udairi Army Air Field 52 NM ORJA Jalibah Southeast Air Base 55 NM OKAS Ali Al Salem Air Base 73 NM OIAW Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani International Airport 74 NM OIAM Mahshahr Airport 77 NM OKKK Kuwait International Airport 81 NM ORTL Ali Air Base 84 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at ORMM?: The tower frequency at Basrah Intl is 118.7 MHz.
What fuel is available at ORMM?: Basrah Intl offers Jet A-1.
Does ORMM require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Basrah Intl (Iraq). Permit details for Iraq
Does ORMM require slots or PPR?: PPR is required at Basrah Intl.
Where is ORMM located?: Basrah Intl (ORMM) is located in Basrah, Iraq.
What is the IATA code for ORMM?: The IATA code for Basrah Intl is BSR.
Does ORMM have an ILS approach?: Yes, Basrah Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 14/32.
Is ORMM a port of entry?: Yes, Basrah Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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