Bahrain International Airport (OBBI)
Large airport · Manama, Muharraq Governorate, Bahrain
Airport data
| Name | Bahrain International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OBBI |
| IATA | BAH |
| Elevation | 6 ft (2 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 26°16'2" E 50°38'16" 26.26730, 50.63764 |
| Location | Manama, Muharraq Governorate, Bahrain |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12L/30R | 12,979 ft (3956 m) | 197 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12R/30L | 8,302 ft (2530 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Bahrain International Airport at a glance
Bahrain International Airport is a large airport in Manama, Muharraq Governorate, Bahrain, known to airline systems as BAH. The field elevation of 6 ft (2 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OBBI are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 12L/30R — offers 12,979 ft (3956 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12L points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OBBI shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Bahrain International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sheik Isa Air Base | OBBS | 39 km (21 NM) |
| King Abdulaziz Air Base | OEDR | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Ras Tanura Airport | OERT | 79 km (43 NM) |
| King Fahd International Airport | OEDF | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Al Udeid Air Base | OTBH | 145 km (78 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bahrain International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 6 ft field elevation of Bahrain International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 2 airports and airfields we list for Bahrain — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Bahrain International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bahrain International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bahrain International Airport is OBBI, and its IATA code is BAH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bahrain International Airport above sea level?
Bahrain International Airport sits at an elevation of 6 feet (2 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bahrain International Airport located?
The airport lies at 26.2673, 50.6376 — in Manama, Muharraq Governorate, Bahrain, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sheik Isa Air Base, about 39 km away.
Does OBBI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OBBI appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Bahrain International Airport?
Bahrain International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 12L/30R, measures 12,979 ft (3956 m) with a ASP surface.