country guide
Flying in Bahrain: a pilot's guide
A pilot's reference for flying in Bahrain: the civil aviation authority (the national civil aviation authority), licensing and where to find 25 airports and the surrounding airspace.
Flying in Bahrain
Bahrain has 25 airports and airfields in our database, of which 1 have scheduled airline service. Civil aviation is overseen by the national civil aviation authority.
Licensing & regulations
Pilot licences, ratings, medicals and currency are issued and regulated by the national civil aviation authority; confirm current requirements with the official authority.
Major airports
- Bahrain International Airport
- Sheik Isa Air Base
- Alghurayfah Navy Base Helipad
- Amwaj Heliport
- Bahrain Customs HQ Helipad
- Bahrain Defense Force Heliport
Browse all 25 Bahrain airports and the airspace around them.
Reference and flight-planning context only — not for navigation. Licensing, airspace and entry rules change; always confirm with the national civil aviation authority and the current AIP before you fly.
Bahrain aviation by the numbers
25 airfields on record (1 with scheduled service), 8 airspace volumes, 4 navaids.
Airfields by type
- Heliport18
- Closed4
- Large airport1
- Medium airport1
- Small airport1
Longest runways
- Bahrain International Airport12,979 ft
- Sheik Isa Air Base12,467 ft
- Sakhir Air Base10,499 ft
Counts computed from The Pilots Desk reference data (OurAirports, FAA, OpenAIP).
For reference and training only — verify current requirements with the official authority. Last reviewed June 16, 2026.