Airports / Bahrain / BAH
Bahrain International Airport.
Manama, Bahrain · 6 ft elevation. 3 charter operators based here.
OBBI
IATA BAH
3
Operators based
6
Elevation ft
Based operators
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
3 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 75% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
21 nm
To the nearest alternate
Sheik Isa Air Base (OBBS), 4 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Manama, Bahrain, Bahrain International Airport (OBBI / BAH) operates as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 6 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
For charter flyers, BAH is a home base: Bexair, Mega Aviation, and Texel Air Bahrain operate from the field. The closest alternate fields are Sheik Isa Air Base (OBBS, 21 nm), King Abdulaziz Air Base (DHA, 26 nm), and Ras Tanura Airport (OERT, 43 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 12,979-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from BAH are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as مطار البحرين الدولي and EGYR. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from BAH to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
OBBI
IATA
BAH
FAA / Local
OBBI
Elevation
6 ft
Coordinates
26.2673° N · 50.6376° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 12,979 ft
- 12L/30R12,979 ft × 197 ftAsphaltLighted
- 12R/30L8,302 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 12,979 ft
BAH's 12,979 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators3
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 21nmOBBSSheik Isa Air BaseSitrah
- 26nmDHAKing Abdulaziz Air BaseDhahran
- 43nmOERTRas Tanura AirportRas Tanura
- 47nmDMMKing Fahd International AirportAd Dammam
- 78nmXJDAl Udeid Air BaseAr Rayyan
- 79nmDIADoha International AirportDoha
Location
Open the full mapOBBI · Bahrain International Airport · Manama, Bahrain
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BAH on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,462 nm | 13h 6m |
| Boston (BED) | 5,579 nm | 13h 22m |
| New York (TEB) | 5,737 nm | 13h 45m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 5,929 nm | 14h 11m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,109 nm | 14h 36m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 6,350 nm | 15h 10m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,365 nm | 15h 12m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,488 nm | 15h 29m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BAH?
- Bahrain International Airport's longest paved runway is 12,979 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at BAH?
- Bahrain International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 12,979 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at BAH?
- Yes. 3 charter operators list Bahrain International Airport as a home base, including Bexair, Mega Aviation, Texel Air Bahrain. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to BAH?
- The closest alternate is Sheik Isa Air Base (OBBS), about 21 nm away, followed by King Abdulaziz Air Base (DHA) at 26 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BAH to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 13h 6m (5,462 nm), Boston about 13h 22m (5,579 nm), New York about 13h 45m (5,737 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.