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ORSH

Al Sahra Army Air Field · Tikrit

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
451 ft / 137 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 141.55 MHz (SPEICHER TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Al Sahra Army Air Field (ORSH), located in Tikrit, Iraq. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 451 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 5,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Al Sahra Army Air Field
ICAO / IATA
ORSH / —
Municipality
Tikrit
Country
Region
IQ-SD — Salah ad Din Governorate
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
451 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 14R / 32L
UNLIT
Runway Length: 10,225 ft / 3,117 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 142.5° / 322.5°
RWY 14R (142.5°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 32L (322.5°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 14L / 32R
UNLIT
Runway Length: 7,341 ft / 2,238 m
Runway Width: 165 ft / 50 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 142.4° / 322.4°
RWY 14L (142.4°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 32R (322.4°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP KIRKUK APP
129.75 MHz
ARR BAGHDAD ARR
128.20 MHz
GCA SPEICHER GCA
126.10 MHz
POST KINGFISH QUEBEC
22.82 MHz
TWR SPEICHER TWR
141.55 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

IQ-0051
Tal Ashtah New Air Base
75 km / 40 nm
IQ-0045
Samarra East Air Base / Dhuluiya Airport
87 km / 47 nm
IQ-0054
Tuz Khurmatu Air Base
91 km / 49 nm
ORBD
Balad Southeast Airport / Joint Base Balad
111 km / 60 nm
ORKK
Kirkuk Air Base
115 km / 62 nm

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