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Al Najaf International Airport

IATA NJFICAO ORNI🇮🇶 Najaf
Coordinates
31.9911°N, 44.4050°E
Elevation
103 ft (31 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
IQ-NA
Time zone
Baghdad(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
4.5° E

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:12
Sunrise
05:37
Sunset
18:32
Civil dusk
18:57

About 12h 56m 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 Al Najaf International Airport

Al Najaf International Airport

Najaf International Airport is an international airport serving Najaf, Iraq, and is located on the eastern side of the city. Formerly a military airbase, the airport consists of one asphalt runway, measuring 3,000 metres (9,800 ft) long and 45 metres (148 ft) wide. The airport is expanding to provide four departure gates, two arrival gates, immigration and passenger services.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

ORNI

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
10 / 289,842 ft / 3,000 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ATIS123.900 MHz
GNDNajaf Ground121.700 MHz
TWRNajaf Tower119.100 MHz

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (9)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Al Najaf International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Al Najaf International Airport?

The ICAO code for Al Najaf International Airport is ORNI, and its IATA code is NJF.

Where is Al Najaf International Airport located?

Al Najaf International Airport is large airport located in Najaf, Iraq, at an elevation of 103 ft (31 m).

How many runways does Al Najaf International Airport have?

Al Najaf International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 9,842 ft / 3,000 m.

Which airlines fly to Al Najaf International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Al Najaf International Airport include Air Arabia, Fly Dubai, Gulf Air Bahrain, Iran Air, Jazeera Airways, Kuwait Airways, among 11 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Al Najaf International Airport?

Historical data lists 9 nonstop destinations from Al Najaf International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Al Najaf International Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Al Najaf International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Al Najaf International Airport is approximately 4.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Al Najaf International Airport?

The nearest airport to Al Najaf International Airport is Shaykh Hantush Highway Strip (IQ-0049), about 30.5 nm to the ne, followed by Karbala Northeast Airport and Sindij.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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