Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (ORBI / BGW) is a large airport serving Baghdad, Iraq, at an elevation of 114 ft (35 m) with scheduled airline service.
It has 2 runways (15L/33R, 15R/33L), all paved. The longest is 15L/33R at 13,124 ft (4,000 m), long enough for heavy wide-body jets such as the 777, 787 or A350. Published true headings: 150°, 330°.
10 published frequencies cover BALAD ACC, Approach, ATIS, Departure, Ground, HELO. Tune ATIS on 127.250 MHz before contacting Tower on 118.700 MHz.
The closest airport with SimCharts pages is Al Taji Army Air Field (ORTI), 16 nm to the north, a useful alternate when planning in your simulator.
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | True heading | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15L/33R | 13,124 ft (4,000 m) | 197 ft | concrete | 150° / 330° | Lighted |
| 15R/33L | 10,830 ft (3,301 m) | 148 ft | concrete | 150° / 330° | Not listed |
Runway, frequency and location data comes from the open OurAirports dataset and is for flight simulation only, not for real-world navigation. Looking for a free chart platform? See our Navigraph alternative overview.
