Al Taji Army Air Field (ORTI)
Medium airport · Taji, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq
Airport data
| Name | Al Taji Army Air Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ORTI |
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 33°31'26" E 44°15'24" 33.52390, 44.25670 |
| Location | Taji, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 5,770 ft (1759 m) | 164 ft | PEM | No |
Al Taji Army Air Field at a glance
Al Taji Army Air Field is a medium airport in Taji, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq. The field elevation of 121 ft (37 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ORTI 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, 16/34, offers 5,770 ft (1759 m) of pem surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ORTI 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 Taji 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base | ORBI | 29 km (16 NM) |
| Rasheed Air Base | IQ-0039 | 35 km (19 NM) |
| Balad Southeast Airport / Joint Base Balad | ORBD | 47 km (25 NM) |
| Al Taqaddum Air Base | ORAT | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Samarra East Air Base / Dhuluiya Airport | IQ-0045 | 71 km (38 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Al Taji Army Air Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 121 ft field elevation of Al Taji 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 Taji Army Air Field
What is the ICAO code of Al Taji Army Air Field?
The ICAO identifier of Al Taji Army Air Field is ORTI, 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 Taji Army Air Field above sea level?
Al Taji Army Air Field sits at an elevation of 121 feet (37 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 Taji Army Air Field located?
The airport lies at 33.5239, 44.2567 — in Taji, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base, about 29 km away.
Does ORTI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ORTI 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 Taji Army Air Field?
Al Taji Army Air Field has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 5,770 ft (1759 m) with a PEM surface.