Bahrain International Airport (BAH): Codes, Runways & Location
Bahrain International Airport (IATA: BAH · ICAO: OBBI) is a large airport serving Manama, Bahrain. It lies at 26.2673° N, 50.6376° E, 6 ft (2 m) above sea level.
Overview of Bahrain International Airport
Bahrain International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Manama in Bahrain. It is identified by the IATA code BAH and the ICAO code OBBI. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Bahrain International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3956 m (12979 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 6 ft (2 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Sheik Isa Air Base about 39 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 ≈ 3,956 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bahrain International Airport
Where is Bahrain International Airport located?
Bahrain International Airport is located in Manama, Bahrain. Its coordinates are 26.2673° N, 50.6376° E.
What is the airport code for Bahrain International Airport?
Bahrain International Airport has an IATA code of BAH and an ICAO code of OBBI.
How long is the runway at Bahrain International Airport?
Bahrain International Airport's longest runway is about 3956 m (12979 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Bahrain International Airport have?
Bahrain International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Bahrain International Airport a major airport?
Bahrain International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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