Balad Southeast Airport / Joint Base Balad

ORBD

Al Bakr, IQ

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Weather Source: Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (ORBI)
Distance: 41nm / 76km from ORBD

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
1,003 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (161 ft)
Pressure Alt
315 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,633 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +19.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF ORBI 141650Z 1418/1518 33006KT 8000 NSC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:25Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 330° 6kt
Visibility: 8 km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
RBD
12
30 ✈️
14
32 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
 11,495 ft 149 ft PEM 125°
↑ 3.8kt • ↔ 1.4kt
20° angle
✈️ 14/32
Active: 32
 11,490 ft 197 ft CON 145°
↑ 3.1kt • ↔ 2.6kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Balad Southeast Airport / Joint Base Balad - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ORBD
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 161 ft MSL

Location

City: Al Bakr
Country: IQ
Latitude: 33.940201°
Longitude: 44.361599°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-3

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 11,495 ft
Width: 149 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 11,490 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

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• Operating hours: 24/7
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About Balad Southeast Airport / Joint Base Balad

Balad Southeast Airport / Joint Base Balad (ORBD) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Al Bakr, IQ. The facility operates at an elevation of 161 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (12/30, 14/32) 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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