Erbil International Airport (EBL): Codes, Runways & Location
Erbil International Airport (IATA: EBL · ICAO: ORER) is a large airport serving Arbil, Iraq. It lies at 36.2360° N, 43.9466° E, 1341 ft (409 m) above sea level.
Overview of Erbil International Airport
Erbil International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Arbil in Iraq. It is identified by the IATA code EBL and the ICAO code ORER. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Erbil International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 4800 m (15748 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 1341 ft (409 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Mosul International Airport (OSM) about 72 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 ≈ 4,800 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Erbil International Airport
Where is Erbil International Airport located?
Erbil International Airport is located in Arbil, Iraq. Its coordinates are 36.2360° N, 43.9466° E.
What is the airport code for Erbil International Airport?
Erbil International Airport has an IATA code of EBL and an ICAO code of ORER.
How long is the runway at Erbil International Airport?
Erbil International Airport's longest runway is about 4800 m (15748 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Erbil International Airport have?
Erbil International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Erbil International Airport a major airport?
Erbil International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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