Al Sahra Army Air Field
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About Al Sahra Army Air Field
Majid al Tamimi Airbase, officially known as the Tikrit Air Academy and formerly as Al Sahra Airfield is an air installation near Tikrit in northern Iraq. The installation is approximately 170 kilometers north of Baghdad and 11 kilometers west of the Tigris River. Prior to 2003, Al Sahra Airfield was the main base of the Iraqi Air Force Air Academy. The Marines from Task Force Tripoli captured the base from the Iraqi Army during the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq and turned it over to the United States Army who used it as the headquarters of the United States Division–North. The airfield is served by two main runways measuring 9,600 feet (2,900 m) long with a shorter runway measuring 7,200-foot (2,200 m). The Americans named the airfield after Captain Michael Scott Speicher, a United States Navy pilot who was killed in action in Iraq during the Gulf War.
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Runways (2)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14R / 32L | 10,225 ft / 3,117 m | 150 ft | Con | Unlit | Open |
| 14L / 32R | 7,341 ft / 2,238 m | 165 ft | Asp | Unlit | Closed |
Radio frequencies (5)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | KIRKUK APP | 129.750 MHz |
| ARR | BAGHDAD ARR | 128.200 MHz |
| GCA | SPEICHER GCA | 126.100 MHz |
| POST | KINGFISH QUEBEC | 22.817 MHz |
| TWR | SPEICHER TWR | 141.550 MHz |
Nearby airports
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Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Al Sahra Army Air Field?
The ICAO code for Al Sahra Army Air Field is ORSH.
Where is Al Sahra Army Air Field located?
Al Sahra Army Air Field is medium airport located in Tikrit, Iraq, at an elevation of 451 ft (137 m).
How many runways does Al Sahra Army Air Field have?
Al Sahra Army Air Field has 2 runways, the longest being 10,225 ft / 3,117 m.
What time zone is Al Sahra Army Air Field in?
Al Sahra Army Air Field is in the Asia/Baghdad time zone (UTC+03:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Al Sahra Army Air Field?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Al Sahra Army Air Field is approximately 5.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Al Sahra Army Air Field?
The nearest airport to Al Sahra Army Air Field is Tikrit South Airport (IQ-0053), about 10.7 nm to the se, followed by Tikrit East Airport and K2 Air Base.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Al Sahra Army Air Field data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.