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Medium airport

Tall Afar Army Air Field

ICAO ORTF🇮🇶 Tall Afar
Coordinates
36.2831°N, 42.4030°E
Elevation
996 ft (304 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
IQ-NI
Time zone
Baghdad(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
5.5° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:35
Sunrise
05:05
Sunset
19:29
Civil dusk
19:59

About 14h 24m 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 Tall Afar Army Air Field

Tall Afar Army Air Field

Tal Afar Air Base is a former Iraqi Air Force base near Tal Afar in the Nineveh Governorate of Iraq. It was constructed in 1983 for use by the Iraqi Air Force and operated until the 2003 invasion of Iraq. After seizure by Coalition ground forces, the base was converted into Forward Operating Base Sykes and operated until American withdrawal in 2011.

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

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Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
13 / 319,842 ft / 3,000 m147 ftPemUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
TWRTWR118.700 MHz

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Tall Afar Army Air Field?

The ICAO code for Tall Afar Army Air Field is ORTF.

Where is Tall Afar Army Air Field located?

Tall Afar Army Air Field is medium airport located in Tall Afar, Iraq, at an elevation of 996 ft (304 m).

How many runways does Tall Afar Army Air Field have?

Tall Afar Army Air Field has 1 runway, the longest being 9,842 ft / 3,000 m.

What time zone is Tall Afar Army Air Field in?

Tall Afar Army Air Field is in the Asia/Baghdad time zone (UTC+03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Tall Afar Army Air Field?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Tall Afar Army Air Field is approximately 5.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Tall Afar Army Air Field?

The nearest airport to Tall Afar Army Air Field is Sahl Sinjar Air Base (IQ-0042), about 28.4 nm to the ssw, followed by Mosul International Airport and Abu Hajar Rumeilan.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Tall Afar Army Air Field data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.