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The Pilots Desk
Medium airport

Rasheed Air Base

ICAO IQ-0039🇮🇶 Baghdad
Coordinates
33.2793°N, 44.4937°E
Type
Medium airport
Region
IQ-BG
Time zone
Baghdad(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
4.8° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:36
Sunrise
05:04
Sunset
19:13
Civil dusk
19:41

About 14h 9m 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 Rasheed Air Base

Al Rasheed Air Base is a major Iraqi Air Force base on the southeastern outskirts of Baghdad, in Diyala Governorate of Iraq.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Map

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

Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Rasheed Air Base.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Rasheed Air Base located?

Rasheed Air Base is medium airport located in Baghdad, Iraq.

What time zone is Rasheed Air Base in?

Rasheed Air Base is in the Asia/Baghdad time zone (UTC+03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Rasheed Air Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Rasheed 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 Rasheed Air Base?

The nearest airport to Rasheed Air Base is Qasr Tall Mihl Airport (IQ-0036), about 12.7 nm to the w, followed by Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base and Salman Pak East Air Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Rasheed Air Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.