Airport Overview
The construction of Sulaymaniyah International Airport began in November 2003, and it was inaugurated in July 2005, the airport has facilities for both cargo and passengers. And it has three terminals for departures, arrivals and VIPs, the airport is managed by the Iraqi Government and the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq (KRI), and it's operated under the rules and regulations established by the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA), the airport is located 15 kilometres outside of the city of Sulaymaniyah, in the Kurdistan region of Iraq.
Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Iraq |
Province or District |
Sulaymaniyah |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport |
Sulaymaniyah 15 (km) |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Sulaymaniyah International Airport |
Latitude |
35.560800 |
Longitude |
45.314717 |
Elevation (ft and m) |
(2494 feet and 760m) AMSL |
IATA Code |
ISU |
ICAO Code |
ORSU |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Iraqi government, Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq |
Management Contact Person |
Mr. Tahir A. Qadir: Director general - tahirjul55@yahoo.com & tahir@sulairport.krd |
Open From (hours) |
24 hours |
Open To (hours) |
24 hours |
Airport Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Sulaymaniyah International Airport has only one cargo agent (Azmar Air) and only one cargo handling company (Gulf Mar). Gulf Mar approximate capacity 2,000,000 tons per year.
Airport |
Company |
Street / Physical Address |
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Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
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Sulaymaniyah |
Azmar Air |
Sulaymaniyah |
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009647480140932 |
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Sulaymaniyah |
Gulf Mar |
Sulaymaniyah |
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009647708101012 |
For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
Performance for 2020 |
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Per Year |
Per Month |
Per Day |
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Total Aircraft Movements |
3,979 |
331 |
10 |
Total Passengers |
124,233 |
10,352 |
390 |
Total Capacity of the Airport (MT) |
1,500,000 |
125,000 |
4,110 |
Current Activity of the Airport (MT) |
9,390 |
782 |
25 |
Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) |
12 |
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Runways
The airport has one runway, operating in good condition.
Runway #1 |
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Runway Dimensions |
3500m x 45m |
Orientation |
13/31 |
Surface |
Concrete |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Sulaymaniyah International Airport has facilities for both cargo and passengers, and it has also three terminals for departures, arrivals, and VIP.
Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
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Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
Yes |
Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refuelling |
Yes |
Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
Yes |
Pax Transport to Airfield |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
Yes |
Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
Yes |
Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
Airport Radar |
Yes |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
NDB |
N/A |
VOR |
Yes |
ILS |
Yes |
Airport Operating Details
Operating Details |
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Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo |
N/A |
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Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet |
N/A |
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Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) |
N/A (the airport is 13.5sqm in total) |
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Storage Area (m3 and MT) |
216,000 m3 and 400 MT |
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Handling Equipment |
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Elevators / Hi Loaders |
Yes |
Max Capacity (MT) |
12 MT |
Max Height (m) |
Can reach B747 |
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Loading Ramps |
Yes |
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Other Comments |
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Customs Guidance
Gulfmar is only responsible for handling and transporting the cargo. As for approvals the importer must submit the required documents to the relevant government departments/authorities to obtain the approvals, and then submit the approvals to the authorities at the airports through the authorized clearance agent. There is a possibility to waive all the fees for the humanitarian flights if the airport is notified in advance about the arrival of the humanitarian shipment, in accordance with Chapter 9 Section (10-18) of the Iraqi Civil Aviation Law (all aircraft providing relief and humanitarian support are exempt from fee at Iraqi airports).
For more information on customs in Iraq, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Storage Facilities
It's possible to rent an office with internet facilities within cargo village. Storage spaces outside the airport are available with the possibility of erecting MSUs in the areas nearby the airport. There's also ample warehouse storage available for rent throughout Sulaymaniyah city, including cold storage and temperature control warehouses.
Airfield Costs
According to Chapter (9) Section (10-18) of the Iraqi Civil Aviation Law, all aircrafts that deliver relief and humanitarian support are exempted from fees and charges at Iraqi airports. A request needs to be submitted to Sulaymaniyah Airport for exemption from fees and other services inside the airport.
Cargo Terminal Charges
Import Charges |
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Type of Charge |
Rate USD - $ per kg |
Comments |
Handling Charge |
0.05 |
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Break Bulk Fee |
N/A |
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Diplomatic Mail |
0.05 |
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Strong Room – per consignment |
0.03 |
First week free of charge |
Cold Storage Fee |
0.03 |
First week free of charge |
Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours |
Based on the delivery location |
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Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt |
10 |
Just for documentation per AWB |
Storage per Day |
0.03 |
First week free of charge |
Export |
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Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo |
0.05 |
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International Air Waybill |
Based on applicable airline fees |
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Local Air Waybill |
N/A |
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Air Waybill Amendment - Cancellation |
N/A |
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Air Waybill Documentation |
10 |
Per AWB |
Diplomatic Mail |
N/A |
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Storage Charges per Day |
0.03 |
First week free of charge |
Security
The security at the airport is 24hs and both entry points are manned by private security personnel.