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Basra International Airport · Basra

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
11 ft / 3 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.70 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
14/32 · 13,124 ft · ConcreteLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Basra International Airport (ORMM), located in Basra, Iraq. 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 11 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
Basra International Airport
ICAO / IATA
ORMM / BSR
Municipality
Basra
Country
Region
IQ-BA — Basra Governorate
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
11 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 14 / 32
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 13,124 ft / 4,000 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 137.9° / 317.9°
RWY 14 (137.9°)
109.10 MHz
IDENT: I-BSR | CRS: 137°
RWY 32 (317.9°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP APP
119.40 MHz
GND GND
125.90 MHz
OPS OPS
132.70 MHz
TWR TWR
118.70 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

OIAA
Abadan Airport
58 km / 31 nm
IQ-0024
Jalibah Southeast Air Base
101 km / 55 nm
IQ-0034
Qalat Salih Air Base
107 km / 58 nm
OKAS
Ali Al Salem Air Base
135 km / 73 nm
OIAW
Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani International Airport
137 km / 74 nm

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