Previously named Saddam International Airport after the president of Iraq, Baghdad International Airport (BGW) is the largest airport in the heart of Baghdad. It was developed by an international consortium Spie Batignolles and started full operations only after 1982.
Being one of the busiest airports in the country, Baghdad International Airport (BGW) has now evolved into a cultural hub for millions of people travelling to Baghdad from all over the world. Expansion and development plans are underway. Once they come into existence then this facility will be able to handle more than 15 million passengers on its premises every year
General Information about Baghdad Airport
The following table is an overview of Baghdad Airport indicated below:
| Airport | Baghdad International Airport |
| Airport Type | Public / Military |
| Operator | Iraqi Government |
| Serves | Baghdad |
| Hub for | FlyBaghdad, Iraqi Airways, UR Airlines, Al-Burhan Airways |
| Baghdad Airport Code | BGW |
| Baghdad Airport Terminals | single |
| Baghdad International Airport Runway | 2 |
| Baghdad International Airport Coordinates | 33°15′45″N 44°14′04″E |
| Baghdad Airport Address | نهاية Airport St, Baghdad, Iraq |
| Official Phone Number | 964 790 140 3537 |
| Elevation | 114 ft / 35 m |
Baghdad Airport Code
Baghdad Airport code is BGW. This three-letter IATA code is based on the name of the airport. Since Baghdad Airport (BGW) was previously known as Saddam International Airport, its IATA airport code was also different. Baghdad Airport code was SDA.
| IATA CODE | BGW |
| ICAO CODE | ORBI |
| FAA CODE | — |
| WORLD AREA CODE | 634 |
| COUNTRY CODE | IRQ |
| ZIP CODE | — |
| IATA METROPOLITAN CODE | BGW |
Baghdad Airport Map
The Baghdad Airport location Map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.
Baghdad Airport Terminal
Baghdad Airport (BGW) features a single terminal that is equipped with all sorts of essential facilities.
Baghdad Airport Runways
Baghdad Airport (BGW) is serviced by two runways:
| Name | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
| 15R-33L | 10,830 ft | 148 ft | Concrete | No |
| 15L-33R | 13,124 ft | 197 ft | Concrete | Yes |
Nearest Airports to Baghdad Airport
Some of the closest airports to Baghdad Airport are:
- Ilam Airport – 512 km
- Arar Domestic Airport – 549 km
- Sanandaj Airport – 594 km
- Ahwaz International International Airport – 594 km
- Abadan Airport – 602 km
- Hamadan Airport – 647 km
- Khorramabad Airport – 649 km
- Dezful Airport – 684 km
Airlines Operating from Baghdad Airport
The following airlines operate from Baghdad Airport:
- Air Arabia
- Aircompany Armenia
- AnadoluJet
- ATA Airlines
- Cham Wings Airlines
- Egypt Air
- Emirates
- FlyBaghdad
- flydubai
- flynas
- Gulf Air
- Iran Air
- Iran Aseman Airlines
- Iraqi Airways
