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Erbil International Airport · Arbil

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
1,341 ft / 409 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 128.80 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Erbil International Airport (ORER), located in Arbil, Iraq. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 4 active runways with a maximum elevation of 1,341 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 5,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Erbil International Airport
ICAO / IATA
ORER / EBL
Municipality
Arbil
Country
Region
IQ-AR — Arbil Governorate
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
1,341 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 18 / 36
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 15,748 ft / 4,800 m
Runway Width: 246 ft / 75 m
Surface Type: CONC
Heading: 180° / —°
RWY 18 (180°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 15 / 33
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 9,197 ft / 2,803 m
Runway Width: 95 ft / 29 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 152° / 332°
RWY 15 (152°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 33 (332°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: I-EBL | CRS: 331°
Runway 15L / 33R
UNLIT
Runway Length: 4,085 ft / 1,245 m
Runway Width: 105 ft / 32 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 151.7° / 331.7°
RWY 15L (151.7°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 33R (331.7°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 15R / 33L
UNLIT
Runway Length: 0 ft / —
Runway Width: 0 ft / —
Surface Type: UNK
Heading: —° / —°
RWY 15R
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 33L
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

ACC KIRKUK ACC
125.30 MHz
APP KIRKUK
129.75 MHz
TWR TWR
128.80 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

ORBM
Mosul International Airport
74 km / 40 nm
ORQW
Qayyarah West Airport
92 km / 50 nm
ORKK
Kirkuk Air Base
92 km / 50 nm
IQ-0051
Tal Ashtah New Air Base
123 km / 66 nm
ORTF
Tall Afar Army Air Field
140 km / 76 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026