2.2.3 Iraq Basrah International 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.
Airport Location and Contact |
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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 |
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Phone Number (mobile) |
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Basra |
Lebanese Air Transport (LTA) |
Basra |
Camil Aboujaoude |
General Director |
009647835949076 |
|
Basra |
Amwaj Alfarhan |
Basra |
Samir Younes Aylan |
Deputy General Manager |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours |
All services will be multiplied by 2 |
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Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt |
N/A |
|
Storage per Day |
Contact Lebanese Air Transport Company |
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Export |
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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.