Medium airport · Sulaymaniyah, Iraq
Jalal Talabani International Airport
Despite this capacity, passenger traffic in this airport is very low, peaking at only 574,645 passengers in 2015. Its IATA code is ISU. Its ICAO code is ORSJ. It has 1 runway, longest 11,481 ft (CON). Elevation 2,494 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Sulaymaniyah, Iraq |
|---|---|
| IATA code | ISU |
| ICAO code | ORSJ |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 11,481 ft (CON) |
| Elevation | 2,494 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 35.5605° N, 45.3151° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Jalal Talabani International Airport is known for
Despite this capacity, passenger traffic in this airport is very low, peaking at only 574,645 passengers in 2015.
History
The airport was originally opened in 2005 under the name Sulaymaniyah International Airport.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Jalal Talabani International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Erbil Citadel · Iraq · 85.1 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Jalal Talabani International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Urmia Lake National Park · Iran · 134.8 miles away
Airports nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is Jalal Talabani International Airport?
Despite this capacity, passenger traffic in this airport is very low, peaking at only 574,645 passengers in 2015.
What is the airport code for Jalal Talabani International Airport?
Jalal Talabani International Airport — its IATA code is ISU and its ICAO code is ORSJ.
Where is Jalal Talabani International Airport located?
Jalal Talabani International Airport serves Sulaymaniyah, Iraq. Its coordinates are 35.5605° N, 45.3151° E.
What is the history of Jalal Talabani International Airport?
The airport was originally opened in 2005 under the name Sulaymaniyah International Airport.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#5297
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jalal_Talabani_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.