BGW Airport Code, Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base
BGW is the IATA code for Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base, the main international gateway for Baghdad, Iraq. Airlines and booking systems use BGW, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code ORBI. It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 33.26° N, 44.23° E.
What is the Baghdad airport code?
The airport code for Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base is BGW. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code ORBI, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
It carries scheduled service and ranks number 740 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code ORBI begins with O, the prefix ICAO assigns to the Middle East and South Asia.
Where is BGW?
Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base serves Baghdad, Iraq. It is close to sea level at 114 ft (35 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.
Runways at BGW
It has 2 runways. The longest is 13,124 ft (4.00 km), designated 15L/33R.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Baghdad?
The IATA airport code for Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base in Baghdad is BGW. Its ICAO code is ORBI.
What is the 3-letter code for Baghdad?
The 3-letter IATA code for Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base in Baghdad is BGW.
What airport is BGW?
BGW is Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base, located in Baghdad, Iraq.
What country is BGW in?
BGW (Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base) is in Iraq.
Where is BGW airport located?
Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW) is in Baghdad, Iraq, at coordinates 33.2625, 44.2346.
What is the ICAO code for Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base?
The ICAO code for Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base is ORBI. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code BGW.
What is the difference between BGW and ORBI?
BGW is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. ORBI is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base.
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Nearby and related airports
Other airports in Iraq and the wider region:
Popular routes from BGW
Distance and typical flight time from Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base to other airports it connects with:
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