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Tikrit South Airport serves Tikrit, IQ.
Tikrit South Airport (ORTS) is a former Iraqi Air Force base located approximately 9 km south of Tikrit, Salah ad Din Governorate, Iraq,.
- Coordinates: 34° 32' 8" N, 43° 40' 39" E.
- Historical Significance: It was captured by U.S.-led Coalition forces during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003 and was formerly known as FOB Packhorse and FOB Remagen.
- Runway: The base had a 9,100-foot runway.
- Current Use: As of 2011, aerial imagery suggested it was active as a drone base.
- Climate: The area experiences a Hot Desert Climate (BWh).
- Limited Public Information: No airport frequencies are publicly listed for this airport.
*Sources researched: ourairports.com, skybrary.aero, en.wikipedia.org, airportcodelookup.com, airportmap.de*
AirportRoutes · updated Jul 26, 2026
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Where is Tikrit South Airport located?
Tikrit South Airport is located in Tikrit, IQ, at an elevation of 356 ft. Its IATA code is — and ICAO code is ORTS.