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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

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

Email

Phone Number (office)

Phone Number (mobile)

Sulaymaniyah

Azmar Air

Sulaymaniyah

emad@azmarairlines.com


009647480140932

Sulaymaniyah

Gulf Mar

Sulaymaniyah

info@gulfmar.org


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


Per Year

Per Month

Per Day

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



Runways

The airport has one runway, operating in good condition.

Runway #1

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

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

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo

N/A

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet

N/A

Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²)

N/A (the airport is 13.5sqm in total)

Storage Area (m3 and MT)

216,000 m3 and 400 MT

Handling Equipment

Elevators / Hi Loaders

Yes

Max Capacity (MT)

12 MT

Max Height (m)

Can reach B747

Loading Ramps

Yes

Other Comments


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

Type of Charge

Rate USD - $ per kg

Comments

Handling Charge

0.05


Break Bulk Fee

N/A


Diplomatic Mail

0.05


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

Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt

10

Just for documentation per AWB

Storage per Day

0.03

First week free of charge

Export

Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo

0.05


International Air Waybill


Based on applicable airline fees

Local Air Waybill

N/A


Air Waybill Amendment - Cancellation

N/A


Air Waybill Documentation

10

Per AWB

Diplomatic Mail

N/A


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. 

 

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