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Airports / Iraq / ORUB
Medium airport · ORUB
Ubaydah Bin Al Jarrah Airport.
Al Kut, Iraq · 68 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.7/5
Google rating
4,592 ratings
0
Operators based
68
Elevation ft
Al Kut, IraqELEV 68 FTMedium airport
3.7
Google rating
4,592
Google reviews
ratings on Google
68
Field elevation
feet above sea level
39
Nearest alternate
nm to IQ-0030
Field standing
39 nm
To the nearest alternate
Kut Al Hayy East Air Base (IQ-0030).
Overview
Ubaydah Bin Al Jarrah Airport (ORUB) is a mid-sized airport serving Al Kut, Iraq. The field lies at an elevation of 68 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
ORUB has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Kut Al Hayy East Air Base (IQ-0030, 39 nm), Ilam Airport (IIL, 74 nm), and Al Najaf International Airport (NJF, 75 nm). ORUB offers 2 runways, the longest 11,666-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of ORUB vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from ORUB, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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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
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Field capability
ICAO
ORUB
IATA
n/a
FAA / Local
ORUB
Elevation
68 ft
Coordinates
32.4820° N · 45.7571° 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
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs Iraq fields
state range 11–2,494 ft
At 68 ft, ORUB sits lower than 84% of the 19 Iraq fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 11,666 ft
- 11R/29L11,666 ft × 148 ftAsphaltUnlit
- 11L/29R10,174 ft × 148 ftConcreteUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,666 ft
ORUB's 11,666 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.
- 39nmIQ-0030Kut Al Hayy East Air Base
- 74nmIILIlam AirportIlam
- 75nmNJFAl Najaf International AirportNajaf
- 80nmIQ-0039Rasheed Air BaseBaghdad
- 90nmBGWBaghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air BaseBaghdad
- 94nmXNHAli Air BaseNasiriyah
Location
Open the full mapORUB · Ubaydah Bin Al Jarrah Airport · Al Kut, Iraq
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from ORUB on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 5,129 nm | 12h 20m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,131 nm | 12h 20m |
| New York (TEB) | 5,287 nm | 12h 42m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 5,479 nm | 13h 9m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 5,658 nm | 13h 33m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 5,898 nm | 14h 7m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 5,965 nm | 14h 16m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,060 nm | 14h 30m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use ORUB?
- Ubaydah Bin Al Jarrah Airport's longest paved runway is 11,666 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 ORUB?
- Ubaydah Bin Al Jarrah Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 11,666 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to ORUB?
- The closest alternate is Kut Al Hayy East Air Base (IQ-0030), about 39 nm away, followed by Ilam Airport (IIL) at 74 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from ORUB to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 12h 20m (5,129 nm), Anchorage about 12h 20m (5,131 nm), New York about 12h 42m (5,287 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.