Data source: OurAirports (2026-09-01 Snapshot) · Methodology & Verification →
Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base
Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate (Iraq)
IATA: BGW ICAO: ORBI
Longest Active Runway
13,124 ft
4,000 meters
Field Elevation
114 ft
35 m MSL
Runway Inventory
2 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
33.2625°, 44.2346°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Derived Aerodrome Insights Records & National Rankings
National Runway Rank
#4 in Iraq
Among 11 commercial aerodromes
Global Runway Rank
#95 Worldwide
Top 1.3% percentile worldwide
Elevation Ranking
#5125 MSL
Top 70.4% percentile
vs Large Airport Median
+31.2%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Conclusion: Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base's longest active runway measures 13,124 ft (4,000 m). It ranks as the #4 longest runway in Iraq and #95 worldwide among indexed commercial aerodromes.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15L/33R | 13,124 ft (4000m) | 197 ft (60m) | Concrete (CON) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
| 15R/33L | 10,830 ft (3301m) | 148 ft (45m) | Concrete (CON) | ❌ Unlighted | ✅ Active |
🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata
Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Verification Protocol: SHA-256 Checksum Verified
Spatial Model: Haversine Geodesic (R=3,440 NM)