Al Najaf International Airport

ORNI / NJF

Najaf, IQ

Last Updated
Mar 4, 19:00Z

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Current Weather

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🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -3°C
8 kt
140°
7 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
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Raw METAR

METAR ORNI 041900Z 14008KT 7000 NSC 14/M03 Q1018

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF ORNI 041600Z 0418/0518 10510KT 8000 NSC BECMG 0502/0504 29012KT 6000
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
00:56Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 105° 10 kt
Visibility: 8 km
02:00Z BECMG
+2h
MVFR 290° 12 kt
Visibility: 6 km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
RNI
10 ✈️
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
9,842 ft 148 ft ASP 97°
6.1 kt 5.1 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ORNI

3,575 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
5.2%
MVFR
79.9%
IFR
12.4%
LIFR
2.5%

Al Najaf International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 5.2% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 14.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 8 knots. Calm conditions occur 18.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from 1°C to 46°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, March, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 18.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.7%
NE
2.3%
E
6.7%
SE
11.2%
S
3.8%
SW
3.6%
W
9.9%
NW
30.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 19.5°C
Range: 1°C to 46°C
1°C 46°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.9%

Best Months for VFR

January March February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt

Statistics computed from 3,575 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Al Najaf International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ORNI
IATA Code: NJF
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 103 ft MSL

Location

City: Najaf
Country: IQ
Latitude: 31.989853°
Longitude: 44.404317°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-3

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 9,842 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Al Najaf International Airport

Overview

Al Najaf International Airport serves the important religious city of Najaf in Iraq, positioned at 31.989853, 44.404317 with an elevation of 103 ft MSL. The medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure in a strategically significant region of central Iraq, supporting regional and potentially international passenger and cargo operations.

Flying Conditions

Meteorological data indicates predominantly MVFR conditions (79% of observations), with significant temperature variation from 1°C to 46°C. Winds are predominantly northwest (315°) at an average of 7.9 knots, with occasional periods of calm (19.6% of observations) and maximum gusts to 25 knots, presenting moderate environmental challenges for flight operations.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (10/28) measuring 9,842 feet with an asphalt surface, offering substantial operational flexibility. Geographically situated in central Iraq, the airport's terrain is likely flat and consistent with the regional landscape, which typically presents minimal vertical obstruction challenges for aviation.

Approach Considerations

Runway 10/28 demonstrates favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind of only 4.7 knots. Pilots should note the best VFR months are January, October, and December, with generally good visibility averaging 10 statute miles and minimal fog occurrence (1.2% of observations).

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.

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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.