Al Najaf International Airport (NJF): Codes, Runways & Location
Al Najaf International Airport (IATA: NJF · ICAO: ORNI) is a large airport serving Najaf, Iraq. It lies at 31.9911° N, 44.4050° E, 103 ft (31 m) above sea level.
Overview of Al Najaf International Airport
Al Najaf International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Najaf in Iraq. It is identified by the IATA code NJF and the ICAO code ORNI. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Al Najaf International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3000 m (9842 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 103 ft (31 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Ubaydah Bin Al Jarrah Airport about 138 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,000 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Al Najaf International Airport
Where is Al Najaf International Airport located?
Al Najaf International Airport is located in Najaf, Iraq. Its coordinates are 31.9911° N, 44.4050° E.
What is the airport code for Al Najaf International Airport?
Al Najaf International Airport has an IATA code of NJF and an ICAO code of ORNI.
How long is the runway at Al Najaf International Airport?
Al Najaf International Airport's longest runway is about 3000 m (9842 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Al Najaf International Airport have?
Al Najaf International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Al Najaf International Airport a major airport?
Al Najaf International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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