Balad Southeast Airport / Joint Base Balad: Codes, Runways & Location
Balad Southeast Airport / Joint Base Balad (ICAO: ORBD) is a medium-sized airport serving Al Bakr, Iraq. It lies at 33.9402° N, 44.3616° E, 161 ft (49 m) above sea level.
Overview of Balad Southeast Airport / Joint Base Balad
Balad Southeast Airport / Joint Base Balad is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Al Bakr in Iraq. It is identified by the ICAO code ORBD. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Balad Southeast Airport / Joint Base Balad has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3504 m (11495 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 161 ft (49 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Samarra East Air Base / Dhuluiya Airport about 27 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 ≈ 3,504 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Balad Southeast Airport / Joint Base Balad
Where is Balad Southeast Airport / Joint Base Balad located?
Balad Southeast Airport / Joint Base Balad is located in Al Bakr, Iraq. Its coordinates are 33.9402° N, 44.3616° E.
What is the airport code for Balad Southeast Airport / Joint Base Balad?
Balad Southeast Airport / Joint Base Balad has an ICAO code of ORBD.
How long is the runway at Balad Southeast Airport / Joint Base Balad?
Balad Southeast Airport / Joint Base Balad's longest runway is about 3504 m (11495 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Balad Southeast Airport / Joint Base Balad have?
Balad Southeast Airport / Joint Base Balad has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt, concrete surfacing.
Is Balad Southeast Airport / Joint Base Balad a major airport?
Balad Southeast Airport / Joint Base Balad is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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