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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.  

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Iraq

Province or District

Basra

Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport

Basra 10.5 (km)

Airport’s Complete Name

Basra International Airport

Latitude

30.549167

Longitude

47.662222

Elevation (ft and m)

(11 feet and 3 m) AMSL

IATA Code

BSR

ICAO Code

ORMM

Managing Company or Airport Authority

Iraqi Government, Ministry of Transportation

Management Contact Person*

Mr. Samir Younes Aylan: Airport Manager

Mr. Murtada Abdulzahra Khalaf: Deputy Airport Manager

Mr. Muzid Isaa Zaid: Legal Department Manager

Open From (hours)

24 hours

Open To (hours)

24 hours

*Contact Details available with the WFP Iraq CO and can be provided upon request

Airport Picture

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.

Airport

Company

Street / Physical Address

Name

Title

Email

Phone Number (mobile)

Basra

Lebanese Air Transport (LTA)

Basra

Camil Aboujaoude

General Director

camille.aboujaoude@lat-iq.com

009647835949076

Basra

Amwaj Alfarhan

Basra

Samir Younes Aylan

Deputy General Manager


009647713173099

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.

Runway #1

Runway Dimensions

4,005 (m) / 13,124 (ft)

Orientation

14/32

Surface

Concrete

Helicopter Pad(s)

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

Helipad #1

Present

Yes

Largest Helicopter that can Land

N/A

Width and Length (m)

25x15 (m)

Surface

Concrete

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

Helipad #2

Present

Yes

Largest Helicopter That Can Land

N/A

Width and Length (m)

17x8 (m)

Surface

Asphalt

Airport Infrastructure Details

Customs

Yes

JET A-1 fuel

Yes

Immigration

Yes

AVGAS 100

N/A

Terminal Building

Yes

Single Point Refuelling

N/A

Passenger Terminal

Yes

Air Starter Units

N/A

Cargo terminal

Yes

Ground Power (mobile)

N/A

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

Yes

VOR

Yes

ILS

Yes



Airport Operating Details

Operating Details

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo

B747 – IL76

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet

B777 – A32X

Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²)

12 parking stands

Storage Area (m3 and MT)

15000 m3 in and out

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

Import Charges

Type of Charge

Rate USD - $ per kg

Comments

Handling Charge

0.075/KG

 Excluding the Aircraft handling rate

Break Bulk Fee

120 / service

 It is charged per pale or container

Diplomatic Mail

N/A


Strong Room – per consignment

N/A


Cold Storage Fee

2USD/KG


Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours


All services will be multiplied by 2

Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt

N/A


Storage per Day


Contact Lebanese Air Transport Company

Export

Basra International Airport has begun work on establishing a branch for export operations that will be ready to operate at the beginning of 2022, after the completion of the current maintenance work.

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. 


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