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Basra International Airport

Basra, Basra Governorate (Iraq)

IATA: BSR ICAO: ORMM

Longest Active Runway

13,124 ft

4,000 meters

Field Elevation

11 ft

3 m MSL

Runway Inventory

1 active

Lighted / Paved

Coordinates & Class

30.5491°, 47.6621°

LARGE AIRPORT

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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

Ranking Universes Guide →

RunwayFacts Published Dataset

#55 of 650

In curated primary commercial index

Global Commercial Universe

#97 of 7558

Top 1.3% percentile worldwide

National Standing (Iraq)

#3 in IQ

#5 of 11 in full national registry

vs Large Airport Median

+31.2%

Compared to 10,000 ft baseline

💡 Statistical Statement: Basra International Airport's longest active runway measures 13,124 ft (4,000 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #55. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #97 worldwide (Top 1.3%) and #3 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 11 ft (3 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)

3 Qualifying Aerodromes in Vicinity

Within its 100 NM cluster of 3 neighboring aerodromes, Basra International Airport is supported by major regional alternatives. Notably, Abadan Ayatollah Jami International Airport (ABD) lies just 31.3 NM away with a 10,169 ft runway, offering reliable operational redundancy for commercial diversions and congested airspace rerouting.

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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, Basra 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
14/32	13,124 ft (4000m)	148 ft (45m)	`Concrete (CON)`	✅ 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
Abadan Ayatollah Jami International Airport (Abadan)	`ABD`	31.3 NM (58 km)	10,169 ft	✅ Lighted
Qasem Soleimani International Airport (Ahvaz)	`AWZ`	73.8 NM (136.7 km)	11,149 ft	✅ Lighted
Kuwait International Airport (Kuwait City)	`KWI`	81.1 NM (150.2 km)	15,026 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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