Airport Overview
Information
| IATA | ICAO | Charts | NOTAM(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGW | ORBI | Iraqi eAIP | ORBI - NOTAMS |
Baghdad International Airport is Iraq’s largest and most important aviation hub, located about 16 km west of central Baghdad. Serving as both a civil and military facility, it is the main base for Iraqi Airways and connects the country to regional and international destinations such as Amman, Istanbul, Dubai, and Tehran. The airport features multiple terminals, cargo facilities, and parallel runways capable of handling wide-body aircraft, while also hosting Iraqi Air Force units and maintaining secure zones once used extensively by U.S. and coalition forces. Today, Baghdad International Airport remains a critical gateway for Iraq’s international travel, trade, and diplomatic engagement.
Charts & Scenery
Pilots can access the latest charts through the following sources: Chartfox (Free, VATSIM login required), the Iraqi eAIP (Free), or Navigraph (Subscription required).
| Simulator | Freeware | Payware |
|---|---|---|
| MSFS | MSFS Default | azrsim |
| X-Plane | X-Plane Default | |
| Prepar3D V4/V5 |
Stand Allocation
| Area | Stand Allocation | Operator |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal B | Stands B21-B26 | IAW, IAW(CRJ) |
| Terminal C | Stands C31-C36 | All foreign Boeing or Airbus aircraft |
| Terminal D | Stands D41-D46 | IAW Airbus and Boeing aircraft |
| Remote Apron | Stands R21-R24 | Charter Aircraft |
| Apron K | Stands K1-K3 | All Cargo Aircraft |
| JMMT Ramp | Ramp Z4, Stands 1-3 | |
| Al Muthana Ramp | Ramp Z3, Z2 Stands 1-6 | |
| AMC Ramp | Ramp Z1 Stands 1-6 |
Air Traffic Control positions
| Login Code | Radio Callsign | Frequency | Area of Responsibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORBI_DEL | Baghdad Delivery | 120.700 | All IFR & VFR Clearances |
| ORBI_GND | Baghdad Ground | 121.400 | Ground Position - Pushback and Taxi |
| ORBI_TWR | Baghdad Tower | 118.900 | Tower Position - Runways 33L/15R, 33R/15L |
| ORBI_DEP | Baghdad Departure | 128.200 | Departure Position |
| ORBI_APP | Baghdad Approach | 122.400 | Arrival Position - Serves ORBI, OREZ, ORAA |
Warning
It's crucial that you pay close attention to the frequency you're being transferred to. Do not attempt to guess the next frequency, and never switch frequencies without explicit instructions from the controller. Auto-handoffs are not used at Baghdad. If you're unsure, don’t hesitate to ask for the frequency again!