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OBBS
Sheik Isa Air Base · Sitrah
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
136 ft / 41 m
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 125.45 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
15/33 · 12,467 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Sheik Isa Air Base (OBBS), located in Sitrah, Bahrain. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 136 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 13,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Sheik Isa Air Base
ICAO / IATA
OBBS / —
Municipality
Sitrah
Country
Region
BH-14 — Southern Governorate
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Elevation
136 ft
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Runway 15 / 33
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 12,467 ft / 3,800 m
Runway Width: 147 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 153.8° / 333.8°
Runway Width: 147 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 153.8° / 333.8°
RWY 15 (153.8°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 33 (333.8°)
No ILS / Visual Only
ACP COMD POST
32.14 MHz
APP APP
124.95 MHz
GND GND
125.95 MHz
PTD PTD
37.22 MHz
TWR TWR
125.45 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026