Skip to content
Vincony — fast, managed web hosting for your next site
The Pilots Desk
Medium airport

Ruwayshid Air Base

ICAO IQ-0040
Coordinates
32.4061°N, 39.1236°E
Type
Medium airport
Region
IQ-AN
Time zone
Amman(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
4.9° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:00
Sunrise
05:28
Sunset
19:32
Civil dusk
20:00

About 14h 4m 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 Ruwayshid Air Base

Ruwayshid Air Base is a medium airport in Iraq. It observes Asia/Amman local time. The nearest airport is Wadi El Murbah Highway Strip (JO-0005), about 20.8 nm to the nnw.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

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 Ruwayshid Air Base.

Live tracking (FR24) Open in Maps
🇮🇶 More airports in Iraq📘 Flying in Iraq: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

Where is Ruwayshid Air Base located?

Ruwayshid Air Base is medium airport located in Iraq.

What time zone is Ruwayshid Air Base in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Ruwayshid Air Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Ruwayshid Air Base is approximately 4.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Ruwayshid Air Base?

The nearest airport to Ruwayshid Air Base is Wadi El Murbah Highway Strip (JO-0005), about 20.8 nm to the nnw, followed by H3 Highway Strip and H3 Southwest Air Base.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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