Kirkuk International Airport (ORKK)
Large airport · Kirkuk, Kirkuk Governorate, Iraq
Airport data
| Name | Kirkuk International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ORKK |
| IATA | KIK |
| Elevation | 1,061 ft (323 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°28'10" E 44°20'56" 35.46950, 44.34890 |
| Location | Kirkuk, Kirkuk Governorate, Iraq |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 9,809 ft (2990 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
| 14/32 | 8,535 ft (2601 m) | 160 ft | ASP | Yes |
Kirkuk International Airport at a glance
Kirkuk International Airport is a large airport in Kirkuk, Kirkuk Governorate, Iraq, known to airline systems as KIK. The field elevation of 1,061 ft (323 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ORKK 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 — 13/31 — offers 9,809 ft (2990 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ORKK 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 Kirkuk International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tal Ashtah New Air Base | IQ-0051 | 42 km (23 NM) |
| Tuz Khurmatu Air Base | IQ-0054 | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Jalal Talabani International Airport | ORSJ | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Erbil International Airport | ORER | 93 km (50 NM) |
| Al Sahra Army Air Field | ORSH | 115 km (62 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kirkuk International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,061 ft field elevation of Kirkuk 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 Kirkuk International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kirkuk International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kirkuk International Airport is ORKK, and its IATA code is KIK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kirkuk International Airport above sea level?
Kirkuk International Airport sits at an elevation of 1,061 feet (323 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kirkuk International Airport located?
The airport lies at 35.4695, 44.3489 — in Kirkuk, Kirkuk Governorate, Iraq, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tal Ashtah New Air Base, about 42 km away.
Does ORKK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ORKK 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 Kirkuk International Airport?
Kirkuk International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 13/31, measures 9,809 ft (2990 m) with a CON surface.