Large airport · Arbil, Iraq
Erbil International Airport
Erbil International Airport is a large airport serving Arbil, Iraq. Its IATA code is EBL. Its ICAO code is ORER. It has 1 runway, longest 15,748 ft (Concrete). Elevation 1,341 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Arbil, Iraq |
|---|---|
| IATA code | EBL |
| ICAO code | ORER |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 15,748 ft (Concrete) |
| Elevation | 1,341 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 36.2360° N, 43.9466° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
History
The current airport opened in 2005 and has one of the longest runways in the world.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Erbil International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Erbil Citadel · Iraq · 4.7 miles away
- Hatra · Iraq · 82.0 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Erbil International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Urmia Lake National Park · Iran · 128.0 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Mosul International Airport
44.8 miles awayQayyarah West Airport
56.2 miles awayKirkuk International Airport
57.6 miles awayBamarni Airport
70.5 miles awayKhaneh Airport
75.4 miles awayMore airports in Iraq
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Erbil International Airport?
Erbil International Airport — its IATA code is EBL and its ICAO code is ORER.
Where is Erbil International Airport located?
Erbil International Airport serves Arbil, Iraq. Its coordinates are 36.2360° N, 43.9466° E.
What is the history of Erbil International Airport?
The current airport opened in 2005 and has one of the longest runways in the world.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#5292
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erbil_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.