Al Taqaddum Air Base (ORAT)
Medium airport · Al Habbaniyah, Al-Anbar Governorate, Iraq
Airport data
| Name | Al Taqaddum Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ORAT |
| IATA | TQD |
| Elevation | 275 ft (84 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 33°20'17" E 43°35'50" 33.33810, 43.59710 |
| Location | Al Habbaniyah, Al-Anbar Governorate, Iraq |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12L/30R | 12,087 ft (3684 m) | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 12R/30L | 13,186 ft (4019 m) | 200 ft | CON | Yes |
Al Taqaddum Air Base at a glance
Al Taqaddum Air Base is a medium airport in Al Habbaniyah, Al-Anbar Governorate, Iraq, known to airline systems as TQD. The field elevation of 275 ft (84 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ORAT are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 12R/30L — offers 13,186 ft (4019 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12R points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ORAT 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 Taqaddum Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base | ORBI | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Al Taji Army Air Field | ORTI | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Rasheed Air Base | IQ-0039 | 84 km (45 NM) |
| Balad Southeast Airport / Joint Base Balad | ORBD | 97 km (52 NM) |
| Samarra East Air Base / Dhuluiya Airport | IQ-0045 | 111 km (60 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Al Taqaddum Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 275 ft field elevation of Al Taqaddum 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 Taqaddum Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Al Taqaddum Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Al Taqaddum Air Base is ORAT, and its IATA code is TQD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Al Taqaddum Air Base above sea level?
Al Taqaddum Air Base sits at an elevation of 275 feet (84 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 Taqaddum Air Base located?
The airport lies at 33.3381, 43.5971 — in Al Habbaniyah, Al-Anbar Governorate, Iraq, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base, about 60 km away.
Does ORAT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ORAT 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 Taqaddum Air Base?
Al Taqaddum Air Base has 2 runways. The longest, 12R/30L, measures 13,186 ft (4019 m) with a CON surface.