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Bahrain International Airport

Manama, Muharraq Governorate (Bahrain)

IATA: BAH ICAO: OBBI

Longest Active Runway

12,979 ft

3,956 meters

Field Elevation

6 ft

2 m MSL

Runway Inventory

2 active

Lighted / Paved

Coordinates & Class

26.2673°, 50.6376°

LARGE AIRPORT

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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

Ranking Universes Guide →

RunwayFacts Published Dataset

#93 of 650

In curated primary commercial index

Global Commercial Universe

#148 of 7558

Top 1.9% percentile worldwide

National Standing (Bahrain)

#1 in BH

#1 of 1 in full national registry

vs Large Airport Median

+29.8%

Compared to 10,000 ft baseline

💡 Statistical Statement: Bahrain International Airport's longest active runway measures 12,979 ft (3,956 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #93. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #148 worldwide (Top 1.9%) and #1 nationally in Bahrain.

🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis

Comparative aviation metrics evaluated against regional and global physical operational criteria.

ICAO Code 4E / 4F Super-Heavy

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Elevation & Atmospheric Density

Lowland / Coastal Basin Aerodrome

Positioned at 6 ft (2 m MSL), this aerodrome operates near standard International Standard Atmosphere (ISA) sea-level air density. High ambient air pressure provides optimal turbine thrust conversion, maximum wing lift coefficients, and minimal ground roll distance requirements, allowing long-haul flights to depart at maximum structural takeoff weight limits without atmospheric density penalties.

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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)

4 Qualifying Aerodromes in Vicinity

Within its 100 NM cluster of 4 neighboring aerodromes, Bahrain International Airport is supported by major regional alternatives. Notably, King Fahd International Airport (DMM) lies just 46.8 NM away with a 13,124 ft runway, offering reliable operational redundancy for commercial diversions and congested airspace rerouting.

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Fleet Compatibility & Ground Roll

Primary Runway: 12,979 ft (3,956 m)

With its longest runway exceeding 10,500 ft (3,956 m) and paved surface engineering, Bahrain International Airport meets the operational runway criteria for unrestricted long-haul operations by Code 4E and 4F heavy widebody aircraft, including the Airbus A380-800, Boeing 747-8, Airbus A350-1000, and Boeing 777-300ER at high operational weights.

🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering

Runway Designator	Length (ft / m)	Width (ft / m)	Surface Material	Lighting	Status
12L/30R	12,979 ft (3956m)	197 ft (60m)	`Asphalt (ASP)`	✅ Lighted	✅ Active
12R/30L	8,302 ft (2530m)	148 ft (45m)	`Asphalt (ASP)`	✅ Lighted	✅ Active

🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)

Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.

Aerodrome Name	IATA	Distance	Longest Runway	Lighting
King Fahd International Airport (Ad Dammam)	`DMM`	46.8 NM (86.7 km)	13,124 ft	✅ Lighted
Doha International Airport (Doha)	`DIA`	78.6 NM (145.6 km)	15,000 ft	✅ Lighted
Hamad International Airport (Doha)	`DOH`	79.5 NM (147.2 km)	15,912 ft	✅ Lighted
Al-Ahsa International Airport (Hofuf)	`HOF`	85.8 NM (158.9 km)	10,039 ft	✅ Lighted

🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata

Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database

Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01

Dataset Integrity: Cryptographic SHA-256 Checksum Verified & Fail-Closed Schema Inspected

Source Verification: Source-reported registry data

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