Sheik Isa Air Base: Codes, Runways & Location
Sheik Isa Air Base (ICAO: OBBS) is a medium-sized airport serving Sitrah, Bahrain. It lies at 25.9184° N, 50.5906° E, 136 ft (41 m) above sea level.
Overview of Sheik Isa Air Base
Sheik Isa Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Sitrah in Bahrain. It is identified by the ICAO code OBBS. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Sheik Isa Air Base has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3800 m (12467 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 136 ft (41 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Bahrain International Airport (BAH) 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 ≈ 3,800 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sheik Isa Air Base
Where is Sheik Isa Air Base located?
Sheik Isa Air Base is located in Sitrah, Bahrain. Its coordinates are 25.9184° N, 50.5906° E.
What is the airport code for Sheik Isa Air Base?
Sheik Isa Air Base has an ICAO code of OBBS.
How long is the runway at Sheik Isa Air Base?
Sheik Isa Air Base's longest runway is about 3800 m (12467 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Sheik Isa Air Base have?
Sheik Isa Air Base has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Sheik Isa Air Base a major airport?
Sheik Isa Air Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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