Al Taqaddum Air Base

ORAT / TQD

Al Habbaniyah, IQ

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Currently using: ORBI
Weather Source: Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (ORBI)
Distance: 32nm / 60km from ORAT

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
18:00Z
🌇 Dusk
VFR
Flight Rules
34°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
4kt
280°
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Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,008
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

ORBI 141800Z 28004KT CAVOK 34/08 Q1008 NOSIG

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,008 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
999 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (275 ft)
Pressure Alt
429 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,775 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +19.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF ORBI 141650Z 1418/1518 33006KT 8000 NSC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:19Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 330° 6kt
Visibility: 8 km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
RAT
12L
30R ✈️
12R
30L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12L/30R
Active: 30R
 12,087 ft 150 ft PEM 119°
↑ 3.8kt • ↔ 1.4kt
20° angle
✈️ 12R/30L
Active: 30L
 13,186 ft 200 ft CON 119°
↑ 3.8kt • ↔ 1.4kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Al Taqaddum Air Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ORAT
IATA Code: TQD
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 275 ft MSL

Location

City: Al Habbaniyah
Country: IQ
Latitude: 33.338100°
Longitude: 43.597099°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-3

Runway Information

Runway 12L/30R
Length: 12,087 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No
Runway 12R/30L
Length: 13,186 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

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About Al Taqaddum Air Base

Al Taqaddum Air Base (ORAT/TQD) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Al Habbaniyah, IQ. The facility operates at an elevation of 275 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (12L/30R, 12R/30L) with PEM and CON surfaces . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

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