Ali Air Base (XNH): Codes, Runways & Location
Ali Air Base (IATA: XNH · ICAO: ORTL) is a medium-sized airport serving Nasiriyah, Iraq. It lies at 30.9358° N, 46.0901° E, 20 ft (6 m) above sea level.
Overview of Ali Air Base
Ali Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Nasiriyah in Iraq. It is identified by the IATA code XNH and the ICAO code ORTL. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Ali Air Base has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3333 m (10935 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 20 ft (6 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Jalibah Southeast Air Base about 65 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 ≈ 3,333 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ali Air Base
Where is Ali Air Base located?
Ali Air Base is located in Nasiriyah, Iraq. Its coordinates are 30.9358° N, 46.0901° E.
What is the airport code for Ali Air Base?
Ali Air Base has an IATA code of XNH and an ICAO code of ORTL.
How long is the runway at Ali Air Base?
Ali Air Base's longest runway is about 3333 m (10935 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Ali Air Base have?
Ali Air Base has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Ali Air Base a major airport?
Ali Air Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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