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Basra International Airport

IATA BSRICAO ORMM🇮🇶 Basra
Coordinates
30.5491°N, 47.6621°E
Elevation
11 ft (3 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
IQ-BA
Time zone
Baghdad(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
4° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:30
Sunrise
04:57
Sunset
18:54
Civil dusk
19:22

About 13h 57m 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 Basra International Airport

Basra International Airport

Basra International Airport is international airport in Iraq, serving the southern city of Basra. As of 2022, Basra International Airport is the fourth-busiest airport by total passenger traffic and aircraft operations in the country, behind the airports in Baghdad, Najaf and Erbil.

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

Live weather

ORMM

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
14 / 3213,124 ft / 4,000 m148 ftConLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP119.400 MHz
GNDGND125.900 MHz
OPSOPS132.700 MHz
TWRTWR118.700 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (7)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Basra International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Basra International Airport?

The ICAO code for Basra International Airport is ORMM, and its IATA code is BSR.

Where is Basra International Airport located?

Basra International Airport is large airport located in Basra, Iraq, at an elevation of 11 ft (3 m).

How many runways does Basra International Airport have?

Basra International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 13,124 ft / 4,000 m.

Which airlines fly to Basra International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Basra International Airport include Air Arabia, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Fly Dubai, Middle East Airlines, Qatar Airways, among 8 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Basra International Airport?

Historical data lists 7 nonstop destinations from Basra International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Basra International Airport in?

Basra International Airport is in the Asia/Baghdad time zone (UTC+03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Basra International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Basra International Airport is approximately 4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Basra International Airport?

The nearest airport to Basra International Airport is Shu'aiba Airport (IQ-0047), about 7.4 nm to the s, followed by Al Mufrash Airport and Safwan Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Basra International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.