Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW): Codes, Runways & Location
Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (IATA: BGW · ICAO: ORBI) is a large airport serving Baghdad, Iraq. It lies at 33.2625° N, 44.2346° E, 114 ft (35 m) above sea level.
Overview of Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base
Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Baghdad in Iraq. It is identified by the IATA code BGW and the ICAO code ORBI. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 4000 m (13124 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. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 114 ft (35 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Rasheed Air Base about 24 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 ≈ 4,000 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base
Where is Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base located?
Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base is located in Baghdad, Iraq. Its coordinates are 33.2625° N, 44.2346° E.
What is the airport code for Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base?
Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base has an IATA code of BGW and an ICAO code of ORBI.
How long is the runway at Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base?
Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base's longest runway is about 4000 m (13124 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base have?
Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base a major airport?
Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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