Regional airport · Al Asad AB, Iraq
Al Asad AB
- Elevation
- 618 ft
- Coordinates
- 33°47′N 42°26′E
- Local time
- Asia/Baghdad
Photo: Stephenmshields · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Field information
ORAA runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Al Asad AB (ORAA/IQA) has 3 runways; the longest, 09L/27R, is 13,124 ft (4,000 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 2. Slot required: plan slot requests into the trip timeline. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at ORAA, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Asia/Baghdad
Country
Iraq
IQ
Municipality
Hīt
Elevation
618 ft
Position
33.7856, 42.4412
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 2
Slots
Slot required
Runways · ORAA
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09L/27R | 13,124 ft (4,000 m) | 197 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 09R/27L | 13,123 ft (4,000 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 08/26 | 10,125 ft (3,086 m) | 338 ft | graded earth | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at ORAA.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Al Asad AB (ORAA / IQA) in Al Asad AB, Iraq, through one 24/7 OCC desk. ORAA is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at ORAA
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Iraq
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Iraq. Applicable permit lead times for Iraq are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Iraq are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at ORAA
Direct FBO and handler coordination at ORAA covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at ORAA
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at ORAA is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to ORAA
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for ORAA: 33° 47′ 8″ N 42° 26′ 28″ E; elevation 618 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Al Asad AB
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Al Asad AB. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at ORAA.
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Cargo Operations at ORAA
Support for freighter operations into ORAA covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where ORAA sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
Operating into ORAA?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Al Asad AB — one desk for the whole trip.