International hub · Baghdad, Iraq
Baghdad International
- Elevation
- 114 ft
- Coordinates
- 33°16′N 44°14′E
- Local time
- Asia/Baghdad
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Field information
ORBI runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Baghdad International (ORBI/BGW) has 2 runways; the longest, 15L/33R, is 13,124 ft (4,000 m) of concrete. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 9. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Slot required: plan slot requests into the trip timeline. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at ORBI, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
International hub
Time zone
Asia/Baghdad
Country
Iraq
IQ
Municipality
Baghdad
Elevation
114 ft
Position
33.2625, 44.2346
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 9
Operating hours
Open 24 hours (H24)
Slots
Slot required
Airport category
A
No special crew requirements
Runways · ORBI
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15L/33R | 13,124 ft (4,000 m) | 197 ft | concrete | Lighted |
| 15R/33L | 10,830 ft (3,301 m) | 148 ft | concrete | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at ORBI.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Baghdad International (ORBI / BGW) in Baghdad, Iraq, through one 24/7 OCC desk. ORBI is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at ORBI
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 ORBI
Direct FBO and handler coordination at ORBI covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at ORBI
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at ORBI is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to ORBI
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for ORBI: 33° 15′ 45″ N 44° 14′ 5″ E; elevation 114 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Baghdad
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Baghdad. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at ORBI.
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Cargo Operations at ORBI
Support for freighter operations into ORBI covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where ORBI sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
Operating into ORBI?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Baghdad International — one desk for the whole trip.