Qayyarah West Airport (RQW): Codes, Runways & Location
Qayyarah West Airport (IATA: RQW · ICAO: ORQW) is a medium-sized airport serving Qayyarah, Iraq. It lies at 35.7672° N, 43.1251° E, 749 ft (228 m) above sea level.
Overview of Qayyarah West Airport
Qayyarah West Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Qayyarah in Iraq. It is identified by the IATA code RQW and the ICAO code ORQW. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Qayyarah West Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3501 m (11486 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 749 ft (228 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 60 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 ≈ 3,501 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Qayyarah West Airport
Where is Qayyarah West Airport located?
Qayyarah West Airport is located in Qayyarah, Iraq. Its coordinates are 35.7672° N, 43.1251° E.
What is the airport code for Qayyarah West Airport?
Qayyarah West Airport has an IATA code of RQW and an ICAO code of ORQW.
How long is the runway at Qayyarah West Airport?
Qayyarah West Airport's longest runway is about 3501 m (11486 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Qayyarah West Airport have?
Qayyarah West Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Qayyarah West Airport a major airport?
Qayyarah West Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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