Airport Overview

On the third quarter of 2004, the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority resumed regular flights and then followed by courier companies. Currently, Baghdad International Airport contains three terminals. One terminal allocated for Iraqi Airways and another for all the other flights/companies. There was a plan for expanding the capacity of BIA by building three additional terminals but until now nothing can be seen on the ground. 

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Description and Contacts of Key Companies

DNATA operates in Baghdad International airport handling cargo terminal operations. On the other hand, Iraqi Airways, managed by Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority, is handling commercial and humanitarian air cargo shipments.

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/

Runways

The Class I runway is 4,000m long and lies in the direction of 15L/33R.

This runway is located on the military side of the airfield. It has a length of 3,301m and lies in the direction of 15R/33L.

Helicopter Pad(s)

Four landing areas on the taxiway – Helicopter park on the apron. 6 x helicopter parking 30 m x 8 m. 

Airport Infrastructure Details

Airfield Costs

Contact Iraqi Civil Aviation operations for more information. Below is the contact information:

Email: Operations@icaa.gov.iq

Land line: +964 1 813 2467
Cell: +964 790 531 9779
Cell: +964 0771 1343263

Cargo Terminal Charges

The Cargo Terminal is managed by the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority (https://icaa.gov.iq/home/contact-us-3/) with DNATA company.

The air-cargo located 1-2 km away from the traveler airport terminals where there is a separate entry/road leading to the area. The location is well secured and there are ongoing operations aiming to expand the capacity of the air cargo operations and storage space. Within the air cargo, there are several authorities responsible for checking and inspect the incoming and outgoing goods. The access to the airport and air-cargo location requires prior approval from the airport authority However, two authorised transportation service companies that have a wide range, capacity, and types of vehicles (30mt, 15mt, reefer, etc.) are available to transport the goods from the air cargo storage space to outside the airport.

The cargo area is open for import & export operations, and it is well equipped, and can offload three cargos at once by having three functional decks. All the required equipment and tools with different capacity are available for loading and offloading process.

The air cargo also has a various storage spaces available for humanitarian use upon notification and coordination. The storage capacity of the hard-structure warehouse is approximately 5,000 Sqm with high roof and several separated sections. The temperature storage area contains two rooms with total capacity to store 13-15 MT of storage space. Additionally, there is a small storage space allocated for storing radioactive materials.

Air-Bridge Charges

Please contact the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA) for quotation.

Below is the contact information:

Email: At.manager@icaa.gov.iq; ais.hq@icaa.gov.iq

Land line: +964 1 813 2467
Cell: +964 790 531 9779
Cell: +964 0771 1343263

Security

The airport is only accessible for pre-authorized employees, authorized contractors, and travelers with a valid flight ticket. The security and documents identification and check start 2-3 Km nearby Abas Bin Firnas square at the airport highway. A contracted private Security company (G4S) responsible for providing security and administrative support, physical security at the checkpoints, in addition to the airport security authorities that are responsible for the airport and airplane security.

Airport Overview

Erbil International Airport is a Public/Military airport located in the north-western part on the outskirts of Erbil city. In 2003, the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq (KRI) decided to convert the former military base into a modern civilian airport. The airport welcomed the first airline of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in December 2006. The new modernized airport was opened in 2010. The airport is managed by the Iraqi Government and the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq (KRI). The airport is operated under the rules and regulations established by the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA) and has a runway of 4,800 m × 75 m (15,748 ft × 246 ft) that is equipped for ILS CAT II operations.

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Description and Contacts of Key Companies

Erbil International Airport has five cargo agents (DHL, Blue Way Logistic, Mateen Express, Zarawa, and Mainland Logistic) and only one cargo handling company (DNATA Aviation). DNATA now operates the new cargo terminal, with an approximate capacity of 240,000 tons per year. DNATA also plans to build a new cargo facility, with an area of 26,000 sqm and a capacity of 300,000 tons per year.

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

Runways

The airport has two runways, both operating and in good condition.

Airport Infrastructure Details

Airport Operating Details

Erbil International Airport can technically receive any type of aircraft. Certain restrictions are imposed by ICAA on the use of older built aircraft in Iraqi airspace.

Customs Guidance

For more information on customs in Iraq, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information. 

Storage Facilities

Erbil International Airport does not have sufficient storage capacity available for a large numbers of humanitarian cargo consignments. There is a significant amount of open space within the airport, however there were indications that the erection of any kind of hub will not be allowed on airport grounds. For transporting goods from/to the airport prior clearance from airport security is needed as well.

The Cool /chiller storages as below:

In addition: 8 x 40’ HC shipping containers (adjustable temp control) will be adding in EAI cool storage capacity, expected by the end of August 2021.

Number of the available facilities/equipment to transport goods between the New and the Old cargo building:

In addition:

1. Four new 3 tons forklifts will be added to current operations capacity of EIA at the end of August 2021.
2. The EIA is designed to accommodate Airbus A380 and cargo aircraft of this class.
3. There is a plan to build a new shipping facility with an area of ​​26,000 square meters and a capacity of 300,000 tons per year.
4. The humanitarian flight fee may be waived after obtaining approval from the EIA and raising the matter to DNATA.

Airfield Costs

Please reach out to EIA for quotation and information. Below is the contact information.

Airport Security

The airport is secured by the local Kurdistan Government security forces. Passengers are not allowed to drive their own vehicles to the airport. Only one taxi company is authorized to drive passengers to the airport. Two security checks are conducted prior to reaching the airport. The first security check point is carried out to the vehicles and luggage. The second check is conducted in area (approximately 2 km from the airport) where bags are scanned. The airport authorities provide free-of-charge transportation from this area to the airport.

Airport Overview

Basra International Airport was established in the 1960s as a public/military airport in Iraq, and later in the 1980s developed as a gateway to Iraq's only port by the Iraqi government's State Organization for Roads and Bridges (SORB). It's considered the fourth largest airport in Iraq in terms of passenger numbers, according to air transport statistics from the Iraqi Ministry of Planning. The airport receives dozens of flights from around the world from which aircraft take off to around the world. Basra International Airport is witnessing increased activity from incoming flights and departures due to the large economic and investment movement in Basra. The airport is around 10.5 kilometres (6.5 miles) from the city centre of Basra. The reference elevation of the airfield is 3 meters (11 feet), and the entire airport is built on old marshlands. The airport can accommodate various types of planes. Elevations range from around 3 m - 8 m above sea level across the site, and natural drainage is poor in the unpaved areas.  

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Description and Contacts of Key Companies

Basra International Airport has only one authorized company (Lebanese Air Transport Company - LAT) which can cover customs clearance, as well as it runs the cargo terminal, handling, transport, and storage transactions.

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/

Runways

There is no current pavement deterioration, and commercial or military airport operations do not require any modifications or repairs.

Helicopter Pad(s)

Sixteen parking, measurement 25x15 (m), manoeuvring area 100x75 (m), surface concrete. 

Ten parking, measurement 17x8 (m), manoeuvring area 270x188 (m), surface asphalt.

Airport Infrastructure Details

Airport Operating Details

Customs Guidance

For more information on customs in Iraq, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information. 

Storage Facilities

The Air Cargo area operated by the (Lebanese Air Transport Company - LAT) has storage space with a capacity of 6,000 m³ for normal storage and 5-10 MT of sensitive temperature storage with ability to double the size of the sensitive temperature storage if it’s necessary/require, and it also contains most of the handling equipment such as (normal forklift, electric forklift, workers, crane, etc.) as well as a security control system such as (camera, fire extinguishers, etc.), and a trucks parking area of 1,000 m³ asphalt floor with sewers, regarding the documentation, payment, and tax procedures, it'll be based on the contract that will be concluded with the Lebanese Air Transport Company (LAT) that runs the cargo terminal, customs clearance, handling, transport, and storage transactions.

Cargo Terminal Charges

Air-Bridge Charges

Please reach out to Basra International airport for quotation and information on below email and phone number: basrah_airoperation@yahoo.com

Phone number: 009647801499376.

Security

Basra International Airport uses certified and a high-quality equipment in the security screening process, in addition to the airport police hiring security agents to protect all aspects of Basra International Airport security, airport staff, flight teams, passengers, and cargo 24 hours a day. 

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.

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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.

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

Runways

The airport has one runway, operating in good condition.

Airport Infrastructure Details

Sulaymaniyah International Airport has facilities for both cargo and passengers, and it has also three terminals for departures, arrivals, and VIP.

Airport Operating Details

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

Security

The security at the airport is 24hs and both entry points are manned by private security personnel. 

The airport formerly was a military airbase that consists of one asphalt runway 3,000 meters (9,800 ft) long and 45 meters (148 ft) wide. The airport was expanded to provide four departure gates, two arrival gates, immigration and passenger services, VIP lounge, arrival and departure halls, taxiway, air cargo dining facilities, and lodging sites for employees. The airport provides/offers all the necessary services for airplanes, including technical supplies, navigation aids. Since 2009 more airlines have begun service to Najaf, including Gulf Air, Middle East Airlines, Qatar Airways, Syrian Air and Turkish Airlines, the airport is serving the Najaf city, and is located on the eastern side of the city.

Seasonality Availability: During Muharam month, the airport operations and capacity expand to the peak to accommodate the increase in the number of passengers. During this month, the airport is congested.

Airport Picture

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

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

Najaf International Airport is relatively a small airport. Mostly narrow-bodied airplanes land at the airport. Cargos are usually carried by passenger planes. The airport management has a major expansion project that will be completed by the end of 2023.

Runways

Helicopter Pad(s)

Airport Infrastructure Details

The airport can technically receive any type of aircraft; however, the ICAA imposes certain restrictions on the use of older aircraft in Iraqi airspace. For cargo aircraft, there are five aircraft platforms in the cargo ramp, with pallets permanently assigned to a particular aircraft, and there are only two runways available at any time.

Airport Operating Details

Customs Guidance

For more information on customs in Iraq, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information. 

Storage Facilities

The Air Cargo area operated by Pegasus Cargo Company has storage space with a capacity of 1,600 m³ for normal storage and 260 MT of temperature sensitive storage, with ability to double the size of the sensitive temperature storage if it’s necessary/require by using (Refrigerator, and Freezer). Pegasus Cargo Company can also provide most of the handling equipment such as (normal forklift, electric forklift, workers, crane, etc.), as well as a security control system such as (camera, fire extinguishers, etc.). A trucks parking area of 500 m² asphalt floor with sewers. Regarding the documentation, payment, and tax procedures, it'll be based on the contract that will be concluded with the Pegasus Cargo Company that runs the cargo terminal, customs clearance, handling, transport, and storage transactions.

Airfield Costs

Navigation Charges

Fuel Service Charges

Cargo Terminal Charges

Security

Al Ghadeer Company is an approved and licensed private company and is responsible for the airport’s security.