Regional airport · Al Bakr, Iraq
Al Bakr/Balad Southeast
- Elevation
- 161 ft
- Coordinates
- 33°56′N 44°22′E
- Local time
- Asia/Baghdad
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Field information
ORBD runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Asia/Baghdad
Country
Iraq
IQ
Municipality
Al Bakr
Elevation
161 ft
Position
33.9402, 44.3616
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at ORBD.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Al Bakr/Balad Southeast (ORBD / XQC) in Al Bakr, Iraq, through one 24/7 OCC desk. ORBD 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 ORBD
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.
- 02
Ground Handling at ORBD
Direct FBO and handler coordination at ORBD covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at ORBD
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at ORBD is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to ORBD
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for ORBD: 33° 56′ 25″ N 44° 21′ 42″ E; elevation 161 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Al Bakr
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Al Bakr. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at ORBD.
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Cargo Operations at ORBD
Support for freighter operations into ORBD covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where ORBD sits in the network
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Operating into ORBD?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Al Bakr/Balad Southeast — one desk for the whole trip.