Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base

Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate (Iraq)

IATA: BGW ICAO: ORBI

Longest Active Runway

13,124 ft

4,000 meters

Field Elevation

114 ft

35 m MSL

Runway Inventory

2 active

Lighted / Paved

Coordinates & Class

33.2625°, 44.2346°

LARGE AIRPORT

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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

Ranking Universes Guide →

RunwayFacts Published Dataset

#53 of 650

In curated primary commercial index

Global Commercial Universe

#95 of 7558

Top 1.3% percentile worldwide

National Standing (Iraq)

#2 in IQ

#4 of 11 in full national registry

vs Large Airport Median

+31.2%

Compared to 10,000 ft baseline

💡 Statistical Statement: Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base's longest active runway measures 13,124 ft (4,000 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #53. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #95 worldwide (Top 1.3%) and #2 nationally in Iraq.

🔬 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 114 ft (35 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)

0 Qualifying Aerodromes in Vicinity

With no qualifying commercial facilities with paved runways ≥5,000 ft within a 100 NM radius, Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base functions as an isolated regional aviation hub. Scheduled air services and transiting aircraft must calculate extended diversion reserves to alternate airfields outside the immediate 100 NM quadrant.

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Fleet Compatibility & Ground Roll

Primary Runway: 13,124 ft (4,000 m)

With its longest runway exceeding 10,500 ft (4,000 m) and paved surface engineering, Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base 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
15L/33R	13,124 ft (4000m)	197 ft (60m)	`Concrete (CON)`	✅ Lighted	✅ Active
15R/33L	10,830 ft (3301m)	148 ft (45m)	`Concrete (CON)`	❌ Unlighted	✅ Active

🛡️ 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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