Jalal Talabani International Airport (ORSJ)
Medium airport · Sulaymaniyah, As-Sulaymaniyyah Governorate, Iraq
Airport data
| Name | Jalal Talabani International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ORSJ |
| IATA | ISU |
| Elevation | 2,494 ft (760 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°33'38" E 45°18'54" 35.56049, 45.31514 |
| Location | Sulaymaniyah, As-Sulaymaniyyah Governorate, Iraq |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 11,481 ft (3499 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Jalal Talabani International Airport at a glance
Jalal Talabani International Airport is a medium airport in Sulaymaniyah, As-Sulaymaniyyah Governorate, Iraq, known to airline systems as ISU. The field elevation of 2,494 ft (760 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ORSJ 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, 13/31, offers 11,481 ft (3499 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 ORSJ 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 Jalal Talabani International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kirkuk International Airport | ORKK | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Tuz Khurmatu Air Base | IQ-0054 | 103 km (56 NM) |
| Tal Ashtah New Air Base | IQ-0051 | 117 km (63 NM) |
| Erbil International Airport | ORER | 144 km (78 NM) |
| Sanandaj Airport | OICS | 157 km (85 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Jalal Talabani International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,494 ft field elevation of Jalal Talabani 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 Jalal Talabani International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Jalal Talabani International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Jalal Talabani International Airport is ORSJ, and its IATA code is ISU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Jalal Talabani International Airport above sea level?
Jalal Talabani International Airport sits at an elevation of 2,494 feet (760 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Jalal Talabani International Airport located?
The airport lies at 35.5605, 45.3151 — in Sulaymaniyah, As-Sulaymaniyyah Governorate, Iraq, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kirkuk International Airport, about 88 km away.
Does ORSJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ORSJ 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 Jalal Talabani International Airport?
Jalal Talabani International Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 11,481 ft (3499 m) with a CON surface.