Al Taqaddum Air Base (TQD): Codes, Runways & Location
Al Taqaddum Air Base (IATA: TQD · ICAO: ORAT) is a medium-sized airport serving Al Habbaniyah, Iraq. It lies at 33.3381° N, 43.5971° E, 275 ft (84 m) above sea level.
Overview of Al Taqaddum Air Base
Al Taqaddum Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Al Habbaniyah in Iraq. It is identified by the IATA code TQD and the ICAO code ORAT. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Al Taqaddum Air Base has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 4019 m (13186 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 surfaces: asphalt, concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 275 ft (84 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW) about 60 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 ≈ 4,019 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Al Taqaddum Air Base
Where is Al Taqaddum Air Base located?
Al Taqaddum Air Base is located in Al Habbaniyah, Iraq. Its coordinates are 33.3381° N, 43.5971° E.
What is the airport code for Al Taqaddum Air Base?
Al Taqaddum Air Base has an IATA code of TQD and an ICAO code of ORAT.
How long is the runway at Al Taqaddum Air Base?
Al Taqaddum Air Base's longest runway is about 4019 m (13186 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Al Taqaddum Air Base have?
Al Taqaddum Air Base has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt, concrete surfacing.
Is Al Taqaddum Air Base a major airport?
Al Taqaddum Air Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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