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Medium airport

Ali Air Base

IATA XNHICAO ORTL🇮🇶 Nasiriyah
Coordinates
30.9358°N, 46.0901°E
Elevation
20 ft (6 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
IQ-DQ
Time zone
Baghdad(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
4.2° E

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:08
Sunrise
05:33
Sunset
18:21
Civil dusk
18:46

About 12h 48m 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 Ali Air Base

Ali Air Base

Nasiriyah Airport is a public and military airport located 23 km (14 mi) southwest of Nasiriyah, Iraq.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

ORTL

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
12L / 30R10,935 ft / 3,333 m148 ftConUnlitOpen
12R / 30L9,991 ft / 3,045 m148 ftConUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (7)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP126.925 MHz
GNDGND118.875 MHz
MISCAIR BOSS24.405 MHz
PMSVMETRO31.702 MHz
POSTKINGFISH FOXTROT23.030 MHz
PTDDISPATCH25.080 MHz
TWRTWR122.125 MHz

Navaids(1)

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Ali Air Base.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Ali Air Base?

The ICAO code for Ali Air Base is ORTL, and its IATA code is XNH.

Where is Ali Air Base located?

Ali Air Base is medium airport located in Nasiriyah, Iraq, at an elevation of 20 ft (6 m).

How many runways does Ali Air Base have?

Ali Air Base has 2 runways, the longest being 10,935 ft / 3,333 m.

What time zone is Ali Air Base in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Ali Air Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Ali Air Base is approximately 4.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Ali Air Base?

The nearest airport to Ali Air Base is Juwarin Highway Strip (IQ-0025), about 22.7 nm to the se, followed by Jalibah Southeast Air Base and Qalat Sikar Air Base.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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