Tall Afar Army Air Field: Codes, Runways & Location
Tall Afar Army Air Field (ICAO: ORTF) is a medium-sized airport serving Tall Afar, Iraq. It lies at 36.2831° N, 42.4030° E, 996 ft (304 m) above sea level.
Overview of Tall Afar Army Air Field
Tall Afar Army Air Field is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Tall Afar in Iraq. It is identified by the ICAO code ORTF. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Tall Afar Army Air Field has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3000 m (9842 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. The field elevation is 996 ft (304 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Sahl Sinjar Air Base about 53 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 ≈ 3,000 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tall Afar Army Air Field
Where is Tall Afar Army Air Field located?
Tall Afar Army Air Field is located in Tall Afar, Iraq. Its coordinates are 36.2831° N, 42.4030° E.
What is the airport code for Tall Afar Army Air Field?
Tall Afar Army Air Field has an ICAO code of ORTF.
How long is the runway at Tall Afar Army Air Field?
Tall Afar Army Air Field's longest runway is about 3000 m (9842 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Tall Afar Army Air Field have?
Tall Afar Army Air Field has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Tall Afar Army Air Field a major airport?
Tall Afar Army Air Field is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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