Al Sahra Army Air Field

ORSH

Tikrit, IQ

Last Updated
Apr 22, 11:00Z

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Currently using: ORKK
Weather Source: Kirkuk Air Base (ORKK)
Distance: 62nm / 115km from ORSH

Military Airport

Restricted

This is a military aerodrome. Civil aircraft access may be restricted or require prior authorization. Consult the applicable AIP for current access procedures.

Consult the applicable national AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 18 hours ago
11:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
8 kt
240°
10+ km
Visibility
3,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ORKK 221100Z 24008KT 9999 BKN030 22/11 Q1014

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 451 ft
BKN 3,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,451 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Al Sahra Army Air Field is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 3,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 17.6 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-southwest (240°) at 8 knots. Runway 32 is favored with a 1-knot headwind and 8-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 3000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 22°C (72°F) with a dewpoint of 11°C, indicating relatively dry conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF ORKK 221000Z 2212/2312 27006KT 9999 BKN035 BECMG 2216/2218 VRB02KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
04:35Z BASE
+0h
VFR 270° 6 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 3,500 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
RSH
14L
32R ✈️
14R
32L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14L/32R
Active: 32R
7,341 ft 165 ft ASP 142°
1.4 kt 7.9 kt
80° angle
✈️ 14R/32L
Active: 32L
10,225 ft 150 ft CON 142°
1.4 kt 7.9 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Al Sahra Army Air Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ORSH
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 451 ft MSL

Location

City: Tikrit
Country: IQ
Latitude: 34.673199°
Longitude: 43.542999°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-3

Runway Information

Runway 14L/32R
Length: 7,341 ft
Width: 165 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14R/32L
Length: 10,225 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Al Sahra Army Air Field

Al Sahra Army Air Field is a military facility. Civilian access may be restricted or require Prior Permission (PPR). Pilots should consult the IQ AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Overview

Al Sahra Army Air Field is a medium airport located near Tikrit, Iraq, serving military and potentially regional aviation operations. Positioned at 34.673199N, 43.542999E with an elevation of 451 feet mean sea level, the airfield provides strategic infrastructure in the region's central terrain.

Flying Conditions

The airport features two substantial runways: a 7,341-foot asphalt surface (14L/32R) and a 10,225-foot concrete runway (14R/32L). Given its inland location, pilots can anticipate significant temperature variations and potential thermal turbulence, particularly during summer months when regional temperatures can be extreme.

Notable Features

Al Sahra Army Air Field is situated in a relatively flat geographical area around Tikrit, which should provide relatively consistent approach and departure conditions. The two parallel runways with different surface compositions offer operational flexibility and potential wind-based runway selection opportunities.

Approach Considerations

With runways oriented in a 14/32 configuration, pilots should prepare for potential crosswind scenarios, particularly during seasonal wind shifts. The substantial runway lengths (7,341 and 10,225 feet) provide significant operational margins for most military and regional aircraft types operating in this environment.

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.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.