International hub · Basrah, Iraq

Basrah International

ORMMBSR
Elevation
11 ft
Coordinates
30°33′N 47°40′E
Local time
Asia/Baghdad

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Field information

ORMM runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Basrah International (ORMM/BSR) has one runway, 14/32, 13,124 ft (4,000 m) long of concrete. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 8. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at ORMM, 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

    Basra

  • Elevation

    11 ft

  • Position

    30.5491, 47.6621

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 8

  • Operating hours

    Open 24 hours (H24)

  • Airport category

    A

    No special crew requirements

Runways · ORMM

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
14/3213,124 ft (4,000 m)148 ftconcreteLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at ORMM.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Basrah International (ORMM / BSR) in Basrah, Iraq, through one 24/7 OCC desk. ORMM 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 ORMM

  1. 01

    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.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at ORMM

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at ORMM covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at ORMM

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at ORMM is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to ORMM

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for ORMM: 30° 32′ 57″ N 47° 39′ 44″ E; elevation 11 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Basrah

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Basrah. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at ORMM.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at ORMM

    Support for freighter operations into ORMM covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where ORMM sits in the network

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