Tall Afar Army Air Field (ORTF)
Medium airport · Tall Afar, Ninawa Governorate, Iraq
Airport data
| Name | Tall Afar Army Air Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ORTF |
| Elevation | 996 ft (304 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 36°16'59" E 42°24'11" 36.28310, 42.40300 |
| Location | Tall Afar, Ninawa Governorate, Iraq |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 9,842 ft (3000 m) | 147 ft | PEM | No |
Tall Afar Army Air Field at a glance
Tall Afar Army Air Field is a medium airport in Tall Afar, Ninawa Governorate, Iraq. The field elevation of 996 ft (304 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ORTF 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, 13/31, offers 9,842 ft (3000 m) of pem surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ORTF 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 Tall Afar 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sahl Sinjar Air Base | IQ-0042 | 53 km (29 NM) |
| Mosul International Airport | ORBM | 67 km (36 NM) |
| Qayyarah West Airport | ORQW | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport | LTCV | 124 km (67 NM) |
| Qamishli International Airport | OSKL | 136 km (73 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tall Afar Army Air Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 996 ft field elevation of Tall Afar 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 Tall Afar Army Air Field
What is the ICAO code of Tall Afar Army Air Field?
The ICAO identifier of Tall Afar Army Air Field is ORTF, 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 Tall Afar Army Air Field above sea level?
Tall Afar Army Air Field sits at an elevation of 996 feet (304 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tall Afar Army Air Field located?
The airport lies at 36.2831, 42.4030 — in Tall Afar, Ninawa Governorate, Iraq, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sahl Sinjar Air Base, about 53 km away.
Does ORTF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ORTF 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 Tall Afar Army Air Field?
Tall Afar Army Air Field has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 9,842 ft (3000 m) with a PEM surface.