Mosul International Airport (ORBM)
Large airport · Mosul, Ninawa Governorate, Iraq
Airport data
| Name | Mosul International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ORBM |
| IATA | OSM |
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 36°18'21" E 43°8'51" 36.30580, 43.14740 |
| Location | Mosul, Ninawa Governorate, Iraq |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 8,695 ft (2650 m) | 147 ft | CON | Yes |
Mosul International Airport at a glance
Mosul International Airport is a large airport in Mosul, Ninawa Governorate, Iraq, known to airline systems as OSM. The field elevation of 719 ft (219 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ORBM 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 8,695 ft (2650 m) of con 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 ORBM 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 Mosul International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Qayyarah West Airport | ORQW | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Tall Afar Army Air Field | ORTF | 67 km (36 NM) |
| Erbil International Airport | ORER | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Sahl Sinjar Air Base | IQ-0042 | 103 km (56 NM) |
| Kirkuk International Airport | ORKK | 143 km (77 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mosul International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 719 ft field elevation of Mosul 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 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 Mosul International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mosul International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mosul International Airport is ORBM, and its IATA code is OSM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mosul International Airport above sea level?
Mosul International Airport sits at an elevation of 719 feet (219 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mosul International Airport located?
The airport lies at 36.3058, 43.1474 — in Mosul, Ninawa Governorate, Iraq, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Qayyarah West Airport, about 60 km away.
Does ORBM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ORBM 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 Mosul International Airport?
Mosul International Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 8,695 ft (2650 m) with a CON surface.