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Sulaymaniyah Intl
Sulaymaniyah Intl (ORSU/ISU) serves Sulaymaniyah, Iraq. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (13/31). Field elevation is 2494 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Info
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Runways
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Frequencies
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Operations
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Fuel
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Contacts
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Additional Info
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: ORSU
- Name: Sulaymaniyah Intl
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 35.561749
- Longitude: 45.316738
- Elevation: 2494 ft
- Country: Iraq
- Municipality: Sulaymaniyah
- IATA Code: ISU
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Asia/Baghdad
- Distance from City: 11.4 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 13/31
- Designation: 13/31
- Dimensions: 11481 X 148
- Surface: CON
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VOR
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: N/A
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
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 121495 IQD per tonne
- Parking Fee: First 2 hours free; approximately 46480 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): 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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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What fuel is available at ORSU?
- Sulaymaniyah Intl offers Jet A-1.
- Does ORSU require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Sulaymaniyah Intl (Iraq).
- Does ORSU require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Sulaymaniyah Intl.