Al Najaf International Airport (ORNI)
Large airport · Najaf, Najaf Governorate, Iraq
Airport data
| Name | Al Najaf International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ORNI |
| IATA | NJF |
| Elevation | 103 ft (31 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 31°59'28" E 44°24'18" 31.99112, 44.40502 |
| Location | Najaf, Najaf Governorate, Iraq |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 9,842 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Al Najaf International Airport at a glance
Al Najaf International Airport is a large airport in Najaf, Najaf Governorate, Iraq, known to airline systems as NJF. The field elevation of 103 ft (31 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ORNI are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 10/28, offers 9,842 ft (3000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ORNI 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 Najaf International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ubaydah Bin Al Jarrah Airport | ORUB | 138 km (75 NM) |
| Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base | ORBI | 142 km (77 NM) |
| Rasheed Air Base | IQ-0039 | 143 km (77 NM) |
| Al Taqaddum Air Base | ORAT | 168 km (91 NM) |
| Al Taji Army Air Field | ORTI | 171 km (92 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Al Najaf International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 103 ft field elevation of Al Najaf 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 Al Najaf International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Al Najaf International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Al Najaf International Airport is ORNI, and its IATA code is NJF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Al Najaf International Airport above sea level?
Al Najaf International Airport sits at an elevation of 103 feet (31 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 Najaf International Airport located?
The airport lies at 31.9911, 44.4050 — in Najaf, Najaf Governorate, Iraq, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ubaydah Bin Al Jarrah Airport, about 138 km away.
Does ORNI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ORNI 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 Najaf International Airport?
Al Najaf International Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 9,842 ft (3000 m) with a ASP surface.