Runway
Data source: OurAirports (2026-09-01 Snapshot) · Methodology & Verification →
IATA: BAH ICAO: OBBI
Longest Active Runway
12,979 ft
3,956 meters
Field Elevation
6 ft
2 m MSL
Runway Inventory
2 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
26.2673°, 50.6376°
LARGE AIRPORT
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How ranks work → Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing
RunwayFacts Published Dataset
#93 of 650
In curated primary commercial index
Global Commercial Universe
#148 of 7558
Top 1.9% percentile worldwide
National Standing (Bahrain)
#1 of 1 in BH
#1 of 1 in full national registry
vs Large Airport Median
+29.8%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 BAH in numbers: 12,979 ft longest runway · #93 of 650 published · #148 of 7,558 worldwide (top 1.9%) · #1 in Bahrain.
🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis
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Elevation & National Context
Lowland Aerodrome (<2,000 ft)
BAH lies at 2 m (6 ft), #639 of 650 published airports by elevation and 1.6 percentile among 7,558 worldwide.
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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)
4 Qualifying Aerodromes in Vicinity
Closest of 4 paved-runway (≥5,000 ft) neighbours within 100 NM: King Fahd International Airport (DMM), 46.8 NM, 13,124 ft. Next: DIA 78.6 NM, DOH 79.5 NM, HOF 85.8 NM. DOH has the radius's longest runway, 2,933 ft more than BAH.
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Runway Inventory & National Standing
Primary Runway: 12,979 ft (3,956 m)
BAH runways: 12L/30R 12,979 × 197 ft asphalt (asp); 12R/30L 8,302 × 148 ft asphalt (asp). +29.8% vs the 10,000 ft baseline.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12L/30R | 12,979 ft (3956 m / 3.956 km) | 197 ft (60m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
| 12R/30L | 8,302 ft (2530 m / 2.530 km) | 148 ft (45m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)
Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.
| Aerodrome Name | IATA | Distance | Longest Runway | Lighting |
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| King Fahd International Airport (Ad Dammam) | DMM | 46.8 NM (86.7 km) | 13,124 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| Doha International Airport (Doha) | DIA | 78.6 NM (145.6 km) | 15,000 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| Hamad International Airport (Doha) | DOH | 79.5 NM (147.2 km) | 15,912 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| Al-Ahsa International Airport (Hofuf) | HOF | 85.8 NM (158.9 km) | 10,039 ft | ✅ Lighted |
🛡️ Source: OurAirports Open Aviation Database, snapshot 2026-09-01 · Provenance →