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Kirkuk International Airport

IATA KIKICAO ORKK🇮🇶 Kirkuk
Coordinates
35.4695°N, 44.3489°E
Elevation
1,061 ft (323 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
IQ-TS
Time zone
Baghdad(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
5.3° E

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:07
Sunrise
05:33
Sunset
18:36
Civil dusk
19:02

About 13h 3m 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 Kirkuk International Airport

Kirkuk International Airport is an airport located in Kirkuk, Iraq. The airport officially opened in 16 October 2022 for civil visitors.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Kirkuk International Airport has no reporting station; showing the nearest: ORSU.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

ORSU

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

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.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

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

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
13 / 319,809 ft / 2,990 m148 ftConLightedOpen
14 / 328,535 ft / 2,601 m160 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (7)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ACCACC125.300 MHz
APPAPP129.750 MHz
GNDGND127.375 MHz
PMSVMETRO29.830 MHz
POSTCOMD POST128.100 MHz
PTDPTD119.250 MHz
TWRTWR125.550 MHz

Navaids(1)

Weather by month

Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.

Prevailing wind: WNW (from about 292.5°), on 15% of observations, averaging 6 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan59%-29 ft
Feb69%224 ft
Mar70%664 ft
Apr80%1,293 ft
May80%2,110 ft
Jun89%3,278 ft
Jul94%3,790 ft
Aug95%3,679 ft
Sep98%2,786 ft
Oct92%1,695 ft
Nov74%737 ft
Dec61%187 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-293,790 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

Nearby airports

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Kirkuk International Airport?

The ICAO code for Kirkuk International Airport is ORKK, and its IATA code is KIK.

Where is Kirkuk International Airport located?

Kirkuk International Airport is large airport located in Kirkuk, Iraq, at an elevation of 1,061 ft (323 m).

How many runways does Kirkuk International Airport have?

Kirkuk International Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 9,809 ft / 2,990 m.

What time zone is Kirkuk International Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Kirkuk International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kirkuk International Airport is approximately 5.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Kirkuk International Airport?

The nearest airport to Kirkuk International Airport is K1 Air Base (IQ-0026), about 4.1 nm to the nw, followed by Tal Ashtah New Air Base and Tuz Khurmatu Air Base.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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