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Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base

IATA BGWICAO ORBI🇮🇶 Baghdad
Coordinates
33.2625°N, 44.2346°E
Elevation
114 ft (35 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
IQ-BG
Time zone
Baghdad(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
4.8° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:36
Sunrise
05:04
Sunset
19:15
Civil dusk
19:43

About 14h 10m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base

Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base

Baghdad International Airport, previously known as Saddam International Airport is an international airport serving Baghdad, the capital of Iraq. It is located in a suburb about 16 km (9.9 mi) west of the downtown in the Baghdad Governorate. Currently, it is the largest and busiest airport in Iraq, with approximately 8 million passengers annually, offering flights to more than 35 destinations.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

ORBI

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
15L / 33R13,124 ft / 4,000 m197 ftConLightedOpen
15R / 33L10,830 ft / 3,301 m148 ftConUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (10)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ACCBALAD ACC123.520 MHz
APPAPP128.200 MHz
ATISINFO127.250 MHz
DEPDEP131.900 MHz
GNDGND121.700 MHz
HELHELO131.700 MHz
PMSVMETRO116.150 MHz
POSTCOMD POST133.500 MHz
RDORDO127.350 MHz
TWRTWR118.700 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (13)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base?

The ICAO code for Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base is ORBI, and its IATA code is BGW.

Where is Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base located?

Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base is large airport located in Baghdad, Iraq, at an elevation of 114 ft (35 m).

How many runways does Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base have?

Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base has 2 runways, the longest being 13,124 ft / 4,000 m.

Which airlines fly to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base?

Airlines historically serving Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base include Air Arabia, Cameroon Airlines, Egyptair, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Fly Dubai, among 12 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base?

Historical data lists 13 nonstop destinations from Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base in?

Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base is in the Asia/Baghdad time zone (UTC+03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base is approximately 4.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base?

The nearest airport to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base is Qasr Tall Mihl Airport (IQ-0036), about 2.7 nm to the n, followed by Rasheed Air Base and Al Taji Army Air Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.