5/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Transportation options like taxis and private transfers are available just outside the terminal.”
Husen Telwala5★ on Google
Airports / Iraq / NJF
Large airport · NJF
Al Najaf International Airport.
Najaf, Iraq · 103 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.7/5
Google rating
1,956 ratings
0
Operators based
103
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Najaf, IraqELEV 103 FTLarge airportScheduled service
3.7
Google rating
1,956
Google reviews
ratings on Google
103
Field elevation
feet above sea level
75
Nearest alternate
nm to ORUB
Field standing
75 nm
To the nearest alternate
Ubaydah Bin Al Jarrah Airport (ORUB).
Overview
Located in Najaf, Iraq, Al Najaf International Airport (ORNI / NJF) operates as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 103 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into NJF for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Ubaydah Bin Al Jarrah Airport (ORUB, 75 nm), Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW, 77 nm), and Rasheed Air Base (IQ-0039, 77 nm). With a single 9,842-foot paved runway, NJF can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from NJF depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Najaf.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Cleanliness is generally well-maintained, and the staff is helpful, especially for pilgrims traveling to the holy sites in Najaf.”
Husen Telwala5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Overall, Najaf International Airport offers a comfortable and convenient travel experience, especially for those visiting the religious and cultural landmarks of the city.”
Husen Telwala5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
ORNI
IATA
NJF
FAA / Local
ORNI
Elevation
103 ft
Coordinates
31.9911° N · 44.4050° 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 103 ft, NJF sits lower than 79% of the 19 Iraq fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 9,842 ft
- 10/289,842 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,842 ft
NJF's 9,842 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.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 75nmORUBUbaydah Bin Al Jarrah AirportAl Kut
- 77nmBGWBaghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air BaseBaghdad
- 77nmIQ-0039Rasheed Air BaseBaghdad
- 91nmTQDAl Taqaddum Air BaseAl Habbaniyah
- 92nmORTIAl Taji Army Air FieldTaji
- 101nmIQ-0030Kut Al Hayy East Air Base
Location
Open the full mapORNI · Al Najaf International Airport · Najaf, Iraq
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from NJF on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 5,106 nm | 12h 16m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,169 nm | 12h 25m |
| New York (TEB) | 5,263 nm | 12h 38m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 5,456 nm | 13h 5m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 5,645 nm | 13h 32m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 5,879 nm | 14h 4m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 5,984 nm | 14h 19m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 6,066 nm | 14h 30m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use NJF?
- Al Najaf International Airport's longest paved runway is 9,842 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 NJF?
- Al Najaf International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 9,842 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to NJF?
- The closest alternate is Ubaydah Bin Al Jarrah Airport (ORUB), about 75 nm away, followed by Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW) at 77 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from NJF to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 12h 16m (5,106 nm), Anchorage about 12h 25m (5,169 nm), New York about 12h 38m (5,263 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.