ORBI · BGW
Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base
Baghdad, Baghdad GovernorateElevation 114 ftLarge airport
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Runway detail
15L/33R
15R/33L
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base is in Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate. Field elevation 114 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAORBI / BGW
RegionBaghdad Governorate
CountryIraq
Coordinates33.2625, 44.2346
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES
Communications
123.52
BALAD ACC
ACC
128.2
APP
APP
127.25
INFO
ATIS
131.9
DEP
DEP
121.7
GND
GND
131.7
HELO
HEL
116.15
METRO
PMSV
133.5
COMD POST
POST
127.35
RDO
RDO
118.7
TWR
TWR
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does ORBI have a METAR?
Yes. ORBI is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does ORBI have a TAF?
When ORBI issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at ORBI?
ORBI sits at 114 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for ORBI?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.