Al Sahra Army Air Field (ORSH)
Medium airport · Tikrit, Salah ad Din Governorate, Iraq
Airport data
| Name | Al Sahra Army Air Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ORSH |
| Elevation | 451 ft (137 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 34°40'24" E 43°32'35" 34.67320, 43.54300 |
| Location | Tikrit, Salah ad Din Governorate, Iraq |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14R/32L | 10,225 ft (3117 m) | 150 ft | CON | No |
Al Sahra Army Air Field at a glance
Al Sahra Army Air Field is a medium airport in Tikrit, Salah ad Din Governorate, Iraq. The field elevation of 451 ft (137 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ORSH 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, 14R/32L, offers 10,225 ft (3117 m) of con surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14R points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ORSH 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 Sahra Army Air Field
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 | 75 km (41 NM) |
| Samarra East Air Base / Dhuluiya Airport | IQ-0045 | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Tuz Khurmatu Air Base | IQ-0054 | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Balad Southeast Airport / Joint Base Balad | ORBD | 111 km (60 NM) |
| Kirkuk International Airport | ORKK | 115 km (62 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Al Sahra Army Air Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 451 ft field elevation of Al Sahra Army Air Field 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 Sahra Army Air Field
What is the ICAO code of Al Sahra Army Air Field?
The ICAO identifier of Al Sahra Army Air Field is ORSH, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Al Sahra Army Air Field above sea level?
Al Sahra Army Air Field sits at an elevation of 451 feet (137 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 Sahra Army Air Field located?
The airport lies at 34.6732, 43.5430 — in Tikrit, Salah ad Din Governorate, Iraq, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tal Ashtah New Air Base, about 75 km away.
Does ORSH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ORSH 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 Sahra Army Air Field?
Al Sahra Army Air Field has one runway. The longest, 14R/32L, measures 10,225 ft (3117 m) with a CON surface.