Airport code
BGW — Baghdad International Airport
BGW is the IATA code for Baghdad International Airport, an airport serving Baghdad, Iraq. Its ICAO code is ORBI, and it operates in the Asia/Baghdad time zone (UTC+3). The airport sits at 33.2625, 44.2346 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 114 ft (35 m).
Overview
About Baghdad International Airport
Baghdad International Airport, previously known as Saddam International Airport is an international airport serving Baghdad, the capital of Iraq. It is located in a suburb about 16 km (9.9 mi) west of the downtown in the Baghdad Governorate. Currently, it is the largest and busiest airport in Iraq, with approximately 8 million passengers annually, offering flights to more than 35 destinations.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | BGW |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | ORBI |
| Airport name | Baghdad International Airport |
| City | Baghdad |
| Country | Iraq |
| Time zone | Asia/Baghdad (UTC+3) |
| Latitude | 33.2625 |
| Longitude | 44.2346 |
| Elevation | 114 ft (35 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 2 |
| Longest runway | 13,124 ft (4,000 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Baghdad International Airport?
The IATA code for Baghdad International Airport is BGW.
What is the ICAO code for Baghdad International Airport?
The ICAO code for Baghdad International Airport is ORBI.
Where is BGW airport located?
Baghdad International Airport (BGW) is located in Baghdad, Iraq.
What time zone is BGW in?
Baghdad International Airport operates in the Asia/Baghdad time zone, which is UTC+3.
What is the nearest airport to BGW?
The nearest airport to Baghdad International Airport (BGW) is Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) in Najaf, about 142 km away.
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