Ubaydah Bin Al Jarrah Airport (ORUB)
Medium airport · Al Kut, Wasit Governorate, Iraq
Airport data
| Name | Ubaydah Bin Al Jarrah Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ORUB |
| Elevation | 68 ft (21 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 32°28'55" E 45°45'26" 32.48200, 45.75710 |
| Location | Al Kut, Wasit Governorate, Iraq |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11L/29R | 10,174 ft (3101 m) | 148 ft | CON | No |
| 11R/29L | 11,666 ft (3556 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Ubaydah Bin Al Jarrah Airport at a glance
Ubaydah Bin Al Jarrah Airport is a medium airport in Al Kut, Wasit Governorate, Iraq. The field elevation of 68 ft (21 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ORUB are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 11R/29L — offers 11,666 ft (3556 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11R points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ORUB 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 Ubaydah Bin Al Jarrah Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kut Al Hayy East Air Base | IQ-0030 | 71 km (38 NM) |
| Ilam Airport | OICI | 137 km (74 NM) |
| Al Najaf International Airport | ORNI | 138 km (75 NM) |
| Rasheed Air Base | IQ-0039 | 148 km (80 NM) |
| Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base | ORBI | 167 km (90 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ubaydah Bin Al Jarrah Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 68 ft field elevation of Ubaydah Bin Al Jarrah 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 Ubaydah Bin Al Jarrah Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ubaydah Bin Al Jarrah Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ubaydah Bin Al Jarrah Airport is ORUB, 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 Ubaydah Bin Al Jarrah Airport above sea level?
Ubaydah Bin Al Jarrah Airport sits at an elevation of 68 feet (21 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ubaydah Bin Al Jarrah Airport located?
The airport lies at 32.4820, 45.7571 — in Al Kut, Wasit Governorate, Iraq, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kut Al Hayy East Air Base, about 71 km away.
Does ORUB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ORUB 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 Ubaydah Bin Al Jarrah Airport?
Ubaydah Bin Al Jarrah Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 11R/29L, measures 11,666 ft (3556 m) with a ASP surface.