Airport code
BAH — Bahrain International Airport
BAH is the IATA code for Bahrain International Airport, an airport serving Manama, Bahrain. Its ICAO code is OBBI, and it operates in the Asia/Bahrain time zone (UTC+3). The airport sits at 26.2708, 50.6336 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 6 ft (2 m).
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About Bahrain International Airport
Bahrain International Airport is the international airport of Bahrain. Located on Muharraq Island, adjacent to the capital Manama and the city of Muharraq, it serves as the hub for the national carrier Gulf Air. The airport is managed by the Bahrain Airport Company. Established in 1927, it is the Persian Gulf's oldest international airport.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | BAH |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | OBBI |
| Airport name | Bahrain International Airport |
| City | Manama |
| Country | Bahrain |
| Time zone | Asia/Bahrain (UTC+3) |
| Latitude | 26.2708 |
| Longitude | 50.6336 |
| Elevation | 6 ft (2 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 2 |
| Longest runway | 12,979 ft (3,956 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Bahrain International Airport?
The IATA code for Bahrain International Airport is BAH.
What is the ICAO code for Bahrain International Airport?
The ICAO code for Bahrain International Airport is OBBI.
Where is BAH airport located?
Bahrain International Airport (BAH) is located in Manama, Bahrain.
What time zone is BAH in?
Bahrain International Airport operates in the Asia/Bahrain time zone, which is UTC+3.
What is the nearest airport to BAH?
The nearest airport to Bahrain International Airport (BAH) is King Fahd International Airport (DMM) in Ad Dammam, about 86 km away.