Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW)

Baghdad, IQ 🇮🇶 Large International Airport Scheduled Service

ICAO

ORBI

IATA

BGW

Elevation

114 ft

Region

IQ-BG

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Airport Information

GPS Code: ORBI

Local Code: Not available

Location: 33.262501° N, 44.2346° E

Continent: AS

Type: Large International Airport

Keywords: SDA BIAP VBC ORBS Camp Sather Saddam International Airport Al Anbar Airport

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Technical Information

For Aviation Geeks

Designation Length Width Surface Status
15L/33R 13124 ft 197 ft CON Active Lighted
15R/33L 10830 ft 148 ft CON Active

Type Description Frequency
ACC BALAD ACC 123.52 MHz
APP APP 128.2 MHz
ATIS INFO 127.25 MHz
DEP DEP 131.9 MHz
GND GND 121.7 MHz
HEL HELO 131.7 MHz
PMSV METRO 116.15 MHz
POST COMD POST 133.5 MHz
RDO RDO 127.35 MHz
TWR TWR 118.7 MHz

Ground Transportation

Last updated: Jul 22, 2025
Taxis

The primary and most secure option is the official airport taxi service, Al-Mumayaz. These vehicles are readily available outside the arrivals terminal. Fares are fixed and must be pre-paid at a designated kiosk inside the terminal before you exit. Using the official airport taxi is strongly recommended for security reasons over hailing an unofficial cab.

Rental Cars

Major international car rental chains do not operate at the airport. While some local companies may offer vehicles, it is almost always a 'car with a driver' service. Self-driving is not recommended for foreign visitors due to the complex security environment, numerous checkpoints, and unfamiliar road conditions. Car services should be arranged in advance, typically through your hotel or a local security provider.

Public Transportation

There are no scheduled public bus or train services connecting Baghdad International Airport to the city center. The most common form of transit for international travelers is pre-arranged private shuttle services. Many hotels, particularly those within the International Zone (Green Zone), provide their own secure, often armored, shuttle transport for guests. These must be booked in advance.

Nearby Airports

Al-Faw Palace Heliport
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~3 km away
Qasr Tall Mihl Airport
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Small Airport
~5 km away
Adnan Khair Allah Hospital Helipad
IQ-0056
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Heliport
~16 km away
Washington Army Heliport
ORWH
Baghdad, IQ
Heliport
~16 km away
Transportation Ministry Helipad
IQ-0033
Baghdad, IQ
Heliport
~22 km away
Rasheed Air Base
IQ-0039
Baghdad, IQ
Medium Airport
~24 km away
Distances are approximate and calculated as straight-line distances.

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Terminals Posted by on June 6, 2016

Hello: Has anyone been through the terminals recently? I understand there is a not of construction going on? How is it coming?
How are the duty-free shops?