Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base

ORBI / BGW

Baghdad, IQ

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
1,004 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (114 ft)
Pressure Alt
268 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,575 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +19.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF ORBI 141650Z 1418/1518 33006KT 8000 NSC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:21Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 330° 6kt
Visibility: 8 km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
RBI
15L
33R ✈️
15R
33L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15L/33R
Active: 33R
13,124 ft 197 ft CON 150°
↑ 2.6kt ↔ 3.1kt
50° angle
✈️ 15R/33L
Active: 33L
10,830 ft 148 ft CON 150°
↑ 2.6kt ↔ 3.1kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ORBI
IATA Code: BGW
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 114 ft MSL

Location

City: Baghdad
Country: IQ
Latitude: 33.262501°
Longitude: 44.234600°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-3

Runway Information

Runway 15L/33R
Length: 13,124 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 15R/33L
Length: 10,830 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

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Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base

Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (ORBI/BGW) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Baghdad, IQ. The facility operates at an elevation of 114 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 2 runways (15L/33R, 15R/33L) with CON surface . Weather services provide continuous METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.