Al Asad Air Base (ORAA)
Medium airport · Hīt, Al-Anbar Governorate, Iraq
Airport data
| Name | Al Asad Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ORAA |
| IATA | IQA |
| Elevation | 618 ft (188 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 33°47'8" E 42°26'28" 33.78560, 42.44120 |
| Location | Hīt, Al-Anbar Governorate, Iraq |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 10,125 ft (3086 m) | 338 ft | GRE | No |
| 09L/27R | 13,124 ft (4000 m) | 197 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 09R/27L | 13,123 ft (4000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Al Asad Air Base at a glance
Al Asad Air Base is a medium airport in Hīt, Al-Anbar Governorate, Iraq, known to airline systems as IQA. The field elevation of 618 ft (188 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ORAA are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 09L/27R — offers 13,124 ft (4000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09L points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ORAA 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 Al Asad Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| H1 New Air Base | IQ-0016 | 93 km (50 NM) |
| Al Taqaddum Air Base | ORAT | 118 km (64 NM) |
| Al Sahra Army Air Field | ORSH | 141 km (76 NM) |
| Al Taji Army Air Field | ORTI | 171 km (92 NM) |
| Samarra East Air Base / Dhuluiya Airport | IQ-0045 | 173 km (93 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Al Asad Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 618 ft field elevation of Al Asad 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 30 airports and airfields we list for Iraq — 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 Al Asad Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Al Asad Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Al Asad Air Base is ORAA, and its IATA code is IQA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Al Asad Air Base above sea level?
Al Asad Air Base sits at an elevation of 618 feet (188 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Al Asad Air Base located?
The airport lies at 33.7856, 42.4412 — in Hīt, Al-Anbar Governorate, Iraq, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is H1 New Air Base, about 93 km away.
Does ORAA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ORAA 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 Al Asad Air Base?
Al Asad Air Base has 3 runways. The longest, 09L/27R, measures 13,124 ft (4000 m) with a ASP surface.