Bahrain International Airport

OBBI / BAH

Manama, BH

Last Updated
Jan 17, 13:30 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
13:30Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
13kt
310°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,018
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OBBI 171330Z 31013KT 9999 FEW026 16/10 Q1018 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 6ft
FEW 2,600ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,600ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,606ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,018 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (6 ft)
Pressure Alt
-136 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: -14 ft
ISA Deviation: +1.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF OBBI 171100Z 1712/1818 32017KT 9999 FEW020 BECMG 1719/1721 30007KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:37Z BASE
+0h
VFR 320° 17kt
Visibility: 10+ km
19:00Z BECMG
+6h
VFR 300° 7kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BBI
12L
30R ✈️
12R
30L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12L/30R
Active: 30R
12,979 ft 197 ft ASP 123°
↑ 12.8kt ↔ 2.3kt
10° angle
✈️ 12R/30L
Active: 30L
8,302 ft 148 ft ASP 123°
↑ 12.8kt ↔ 2.3kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Bahrain International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OBBI
IATA Code: BAH
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 6 ft MSL

Location

City: Manama
Country: BH
Latitude: 26.267295°
Longitude: 50.637640°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-3

Runway Information

Runway 12L/30R
Length: 12,979 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12R/30L
Length: 8,302 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Bahrain International Airport

Bahrain International Airport (OBBI/BAH) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Manama, BH. The facility operates at an elevation of 6 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 2 runways (12L/30R, 12R/30L) with ASP 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.