Sheik Isa Air Base (OBBS)
Medium airport · Sitrah, Southern Governorate, Bahrain
Airport data
| Name | Sheik Isa Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OBBS |
| Elevation | 136 ft (41 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 25°55'6" E 50°35'26" 25.91840, 50.59060 |
| Location | Sitrah, Southern Governorate, Bahrain |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 12,467 ft (3800 m) | 147 ft | ASP | Yes |
Sheik Isa Air Base at a glance
Sheik Isa Air Base is a medium airport in Sitrah, Southern Governorate, Bahrain. The field elevation of 136 ft (41 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OBBS are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 15/33, offers 12,467 ft (3800 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OBBS 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 Sheik Isa Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain International Airport | OBBI | 39 km (21 NM) |
| King Abdulaziz Air Base | OEDR | 58 km (31 NM) |
| King Fahd International Airport | OEDF | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Ras Tanura Airport | OERT | 105 km (57 NM) |
| Al Udeid Air Base | OTBH | 115 km (62 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sheik Isa Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 136 ft field elevation of Sheik Isa Air Base 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 Sheik Isa Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Sheik Isa Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Sheik Isa Air Base is OBBS, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sheik Isa Air Base above sea level?
Sheik Isa Air Base sits at an elevation of 136 feet (41 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sheik Isa Air Base located?
The airport lies at 25.9184, 50.5906 — in Sitrah, Southern Governorate, Bahrain, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bahrain International Airport, about 39 km away.
Does OBBS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OBBS 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 Sheik Isa Air Base?
Sheik Isa Air Base has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 12,467 ft (3800 m) with a ASP surface.