Iraq

To acquire overflight and landing permits for Iraq, specific details are required.

  • Provide detailed information about the flight, including the type of aircraft, registration number, and the proposed flight route.
  • Specify the date and time of your planned overflight and landing.
  • Provide details about the crew and passengers on board, including names, passport numbers, and nationalities.
  • Clearly state the purpose of your flight, whether it’s for commercial purposes, private travel, or cargo transportation.

Iraq Airports

Geographical and Administrative Data Airport

The geographical location of Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) is in Najaf, Iraq.

Airport Communications: (Al Najaf ATIS: 123.900 MHz, Al Najaf Ground Control: 121.700 MHz, Control Tower: 119.100 MHz)

  • Airport Type: Civil
  • Airport Hours: 24 Hours
  • Control Tower: 24 Hours
  • IATA Airport Code: NJF
  • ICAO Airport Code: ORNI
  • Latitude: 32.4347° N
  • Longitude: 43.7683° E
  • Elevation: 108ft
  • Customs: 24 Hours
  • Immigration: 24 Hours
  • Time: UTC+3.00
  • Operating Hours: 24 Hours
  • Runway: 10/28 9843 x 148 ft

Available Hotels

Visas for crew members are typically granted upon arrival via the general declaration (gendec), and they generally have a limited validity period, usually up to 72 hours.

  • Al Sahla Land Hotel: (8.3km from Al Najaf International Airport)

  • Royal Eagle Hotel & Restaurant: (5.1km from Al Najaf International Airport)

  • Barada Hotel: (4.8km from Al Najaf International Airport)

  • Melian Hotel: (12km from Al Najaf International Airport)

  • AL Bayan Hotel: (8.0km from Al Najaf International Airport)

Ground Handling Services Offered by Airways Flight Support

  • Oversight of Airline Diversions
  • Coordination for Emergency Medical Flights
  • Facilitation of Chartered Cargo Operations
  • Provision of Fuel Stop Services
  • Support for Delivery Flights during Aircraft Ferries
  • Assistance with Humanitarian Relief Operations
  • Management of Helicopter Transportation Services
  • Arrangement of Passenger Flights in accordance with Part 91 & Part 135 Regulations

Geographical and Administrative Data Airport

The Geographical location of Baghdad International Airport (BGW) is in Baghdad, Iraq.

Airport Communications: (Baghdad ATIS: 126.950 MHz, Baghdad Ground Control: 121.400 MHz, Control Tower: 118.900 MHz)

  • Airport Type: Joint Civil / Military
  • Airport Hours: Ops H24; Admin Su-Th 0800-1500Z
  • Control Tower: 24 Hours
  • IATA Airport Code: BGW
  • ICAO Airport Code: ORBI
  • Latitude: 33.2625° N
  • Longitude: 44.2347° E
  • Elevation: 114ft
  • Customs: 24 Hours
  • Immigration: 24 Hours
  • Time: UTC+3.00
  • Operating Hours: Ops H24; Admin Sun -Thur 0800-1500Z
  • Runway: 15L/33R 13123 x 197 ft

Available Hotels

Visas for crew members are typically granted upon arrival via the general declaration (gendec), and they generally have a limited validity period, usually up to 72 hours.

  • Ishtar Sheraton Tower: (18.3km from Baghdad International Airport)

  • Shanashel Palace Hotel: (18.6km from Baghdad International Airport)

  • Al-Mansour Melia Hotel: (16.8km from Baghdad International Airport)

  • Bilitom Hotel: (18.6km from Baghdad International A)irport

Ground Handling Services Offered by Airways Flight Support

  • Oversight of Airline Diversions
  • Coordination for Emergency Medical Flights
  • Facilitation of Chartered Cargo Operations
  • Provision of Fuel Stop Services
  • Support for Delivery Flights during Aircraft Ferries
  • Assistance with Humanitarian Relief Operations
  • Management of Helicopter Transportation Services
  • Arrangement of Passenger Flights in accordance with Part 91 & Part 135 Regulations

Geographical and Administrative Data Airport

The Geographical location of Basra International Airport (BSR) is in Basra, Iraq.

Airport Communications: (Basra ATIS: 124.52 MHz, Basra Ground Control: 121.700 MHz, Control Tower: 118.700 MHz)

  • Airport Type: Joint Civil / Military
  • Airport Hours: 24 Hours
  • Control Tower: 24 Hours
  • IATA Airport Code: BSR
  • ICAO Airport Code: ORMM
  • Latitude: 30.5494° N
  • Longitude: 47.6622° E
  • Elevation: 11ft
  • Customs: 24 Hours
  • Immigration: 24 Hours
  • Time: UTC+3.00
  • Operating Hours: 24 Hours
  • Runway: 14/32 13146 x 148 ft

Available Hotels

Visas for crew members are typically granted upon arrival via the general declaration (gendec), and they generally have a limited validity period, usually up to 72 hours.

  • Shams Al Basra: (17.1km from Basra International Airport)

  • Almaha Hotel & Resort: (16.7km from Basra International Airport)

Ground Handling Services Offered by Airways Flight Support

  • Oversight of Airline Diversions
  • Coordination for Emergency Medical Flights
  • Facilitation of Chartered Cargo Operations
  • Provision of Fuel Stop Services
  • Support for Delivery Flights during Aircraft Ferries
  • Assistance with Humanitarian Relief Operations
  • Management of Helicopter Transportation Services
  • Arrangement of Passenger Flights in accordance with Part 91 & Part 135 Regulations

Geographical and Administrative Data Airport

The Geographical location of Erbil International Airport (EBL) is in Erbil, Iraq.

Airport Communications: (Erbil ATIS: 130.400 MHz, Control Tower: 128.800 MHz )

  • Airport Type: Civil
  • Airport Hours: H24; Admin (Sun -Thur) 0830-1530Z, PPR
  • Control Tower: 24 Hours
  • IATA Airport Code: EBL
  • ICAO Airport Code: ORER
  • Latitude: 36.2371° N
  • Longitude: 43.9632° E
  • Elevation: 1363ft
  • Customs: 24 Hours
  • Immigration: 24 Hours
  • Time: UTC+3.00
  • Operating Hours: H24; Admin Su-Th 0830-1530Z, PPR
    Runway: 18/36 15748 x 246 ft

Available Hotels

Visas for crew members are typically granted upon arrival via the general declaration (gendec), and they generally have a limited validity period, usually up to 72 hours.

  • Masaya By Emerald: (5.6km from Erbil International Airport)

  • Fiori Hotel Erbil: (3.2km from Erbil International Airport)

  • Lilac Hotel: (8.6km from Erbil International Airport) 

  • Erbil Arjaan By Rotana: (4.8km from Erbil International Airport)

  • Classy Hotel Ainkawa: (3.3km from Erbil International Airport)

Ground Handling Services Offered by Airways Flight Support

  • Oversight of Airline Diversions
  • Coordination for Emergency Medical Flights
  • Facilitation of Chartered Cargo Operations
  • Provision of Fuel Stop Services
  • Support for Delivery Flights during Aircraft Ferries
  • Assistance with Humanitarian Relief Operations
  • Management of Helicopter Transportation Services
  • Arrangement of Passenger Flights in accordance with Part 91 & Part 135 Regulations

Geographical and Administrative Data Airport

The Geographical location of Sulaimaniyah International Airport (ISU) is in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq.

Airport Communications: (Sulaymaniyah Area Control Center: 121.700 MHz, Control Tower: 118.300 MHz )

  • Airport Type: Civil
  • Airport Hours: H24; Admin Su-Th 0500-1200Z, PPR
  • Control Tower: 24 Hours
  • IATA Airport Code: ISU
  • ICAO Airport Code: ORSU
  • Latitude: 35.5617° N
  • Longitude: 45.3167° E
  • Elevation: 2492ft
  • Customs: 24 Hours
  • Immigration: 24 Hours
  • Time: UTC+3.00
  • Operating Hours: H24; Admin Su-Th 0500-1200Z, PPR
  • Runway: 13/31 11483 x 148 ft

Available Hotels

Visas for crew members are typically granted upon arrival via the general declaration (gendec), and they generally have a limited validity period, usually up to 72 hours.

  • Copthorne Baranan: (5.9km from Sulaimaniyah International Airport)

  • Millennium Kurdistan Hotel and Spa: (12.5km from Sulaimaniyah International Airport)

  • Mihrako Hotel and Spa: (8.8km from Sulaimaniyah International Airport)

  • Babylon Hotel: (7.5km from Sulaimaniyah International Airport)

  • Halwachy Hotel: (8.9km from Sulaimaniyah International Airport)

Ground Handling Services Offered by Airways Flight Support

  • Oversight of Airline Diversions
  • Coordination for Emergency Medical Flights
  • Facilitation of Chartered Cargo Operations
  • Provision of Fuel Stop Services
  • Support for Delivery Flights during Aircraft Ferries
  • Assistance with Humanitarian Relief Operations
  • Management of Helicopter Transportation Services
  • Arrangement of Passenger Flights in accordance with Part 91 & Part 135 Regulations

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February 12, 2025

Queries from Flight Dispatchers

Typical inquiries from flight dispatchers regarding Overflight & Landing in Iraq.

Required Aircraft Documentation
  • Air Operating Certificate (Private Aircraft Exempt)
  • Airworthiness Certificate
  • Insurance Documentation
  • Noise Compliance Certificate
  • Aircraft Registration Documentation

As per Iraq Civil Aviation regulations, there are no processing fees imposed by the CAA for the issuance of Iraq Overflight Permits.
The Iraq Civil Aviation Authority will directly issue the air navigation bill to the Airline/Operator.

The validity period for the overflight permit extends for more than 24 hours from the initially requested schedule.

  • The Iraq Civil Aviation Authority operates on a 24-hour basis.
  • Weekends in Iraq are observed on Friday and Saturday.
  • Charter and Private Operator Services

  1. Overflight Permits

  2. Cargo Flight Overfly Permits

  3. Commercial Airlines

  • Commercial Airlines

  1. Monthly Block Permits

  2. Seasonal Block Overflight Permits

  3. Overfly Country Navigation Settlement

  • Business Jets and Airliners Services

  1. Landing Permits

  2. Airport Parking Slot Arrangement

  • Iraq Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA) oversees aviation matters in Iraq. 
  • The mailing address for the authority is: P.O. Box 23000, Baghdad International Airport, Iraq.
  • Iraq’s airspace typically consists of one Flight Information Region (FIR), which is the Baghdad FIR.
  • The FIR code for Iraq’s airspace is ORBB.
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