Al Sahra Army Air Field: Codes, Runways & Location
Al Sahra Army Air Field (ICAO: ORSH) is a medium-sized airport serving Tikrit, Iraq. It lies at 34.6732° N, 43.5430° E, 451 ft (137 m) above sea level.
Overview of Al Sahra Army Air Field
Al Sahra Army Air Field is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Tikrit in Iraq. It is identified by the ICAO code ORSH. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Al Sahra Army Air Field has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3117 m (10225 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: concrete. The field elevation is 451 ft (137 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Tal Ashtah New Air Base about 75 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 ≈ 3,117 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Al Sahra Army Air Field
Where is Al Sahra Army Air Field located?
Al Sahra Army Air Field is located in Tikrit, Iraq. Its coordinates are 34.6732° N, 43.5430° E.
What is the airport code for Al Sahra Army Air Field?
Al Sahra Army Air Field has an ICAO code of ORSH.
How long is the runway at Al Sahra Army Air Field?
Al Sahra Army Air Field's longest runway is about 3117 m (10225 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Al Sahra Army Air Field have?
Al Sahra Army Air Field has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Al Sahra Army Air Field a major airport?
Al Sahra Army Air Field is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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