3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“About 80% of the staff can communicate in English, and there are many multinational employees, which makes it very convenient for travelers.”
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Airports / Iraq / BGW
Large airport · BGW
Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base.
Baghdad, Iraq · 114 ft elevation. 2 charter operators based here.
3.7/5
Google rating
4,592 ratings
2
Operators based
114
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Baghdad, IraqELEV 114 FTLarge airportScheduled service
3.7
Google rating
4,592
Google reviews
ratings on Google
2
Based operators
charter operators on the field
114
Field elevation
feet above sea level
13
Nearest alternate
nm to IQ-0039
Field standing
2 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 58% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
13 nm
To the nearest alternate
Rasheed Air Base (IQ-0039), 4 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Baghdad, Iraq, Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (ORBI / BGW) operates as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 114 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Al Burhan Airways and Iraq Gate are based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Rasheed Air Base (IQ-0039, 13 nm), Al Taji Army Air Field (ORTI, 16 nm), and Al Taqaddum Air Base (TQD, 32 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 13,124-foot paved runway, BGW can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from BGW depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under SDA and BIAP. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Baghdad.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“There are also several coffee shops and stands with reasonably priced beverages and snacks.”
Narges Keshavarz5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The staff is well-dressed and extremely helpful, ensuring a positive experience for everyone.”
Narges Keshavarz5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
ORBI
IATA
BGW
FAA / Local
ORBI
Elevation
114 ft
Coordinates
33.2625° N · 44.2346° 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
Elevation vs Iraq fields
state range 11–2,494 ft
At 114 ft, BGW sits lower than 74% of the 19 Iraq fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 13,124 ft
- 15L/33R13,124 ft × 197 ftConcreteLighted
- 15R/33L10,830 ft × 148 ftConcreteUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 13,124 ft
BGW's 13,124 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 operators2
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 13nmIQ-0039Rasheed Air BaseBaghdad
- 16nmORTIAl Taji Army Air FieldTaji
- 32nmTQDAl Taqaddum Air BaseAl Habbaniyah
- 41nmORBDBalad Southeast Airport / Joint Base BaladAl Bakr
- 54nmIQ-0045Samarra East Air Base / Dhuluiya AirportDhuluiya
- 77nmNJFAl Najaf International AirportNajaf
Location
Open the full mapORBI · Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base · Baghdad, Iraq
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BGW on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 5,043 nm | 12h 8m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,094 nm | 12h 15m |
| New York (TEB) | 5,201 nm | 12h 30m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 5,393 nm | 12h 57m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 5,576 nm | 13h 22m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 5,814 nm | 13h 55m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 5,907 nm | 14h 8m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 5,992 nm | 14h 20m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BGW?
- Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base's longest paved runway is 13,124 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 BGW?
- Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base has 2 runways; the longest measures 13,124 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at BGW?
- Yes. 2 charter operators list Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base as a home base, including Al Burhan Airways, Iraq Gate. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to BGW?
- The closest alternate is Rasheed Air Base (IQ-0039), about 13 nm away, followed by Al Taji Army Air Field (ORTI) at 16 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BGW to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 12h 8m (5,043 nm), Anchorage about 12h 15m (5,094 nm), New York about 12h 30m (5,201 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.