Large airport · Mosul, Iraq
Mosul International Airport
Mosul International Airport is a large airport serving Mosul, Iraq. Its IATA code is OSM. Its ICAO code is ORBM. It has 1 runway, longest 8,695 ft (CON). Elevation 719 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Mosul, Iraq |
|---|---|
| IATA code | OSM |
| ICAO code | ORBM |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 8,695 ft (CON) |
| Elevation | 719 ft |
| Coordinates | 36.3058° N, 43.1474° E |
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History
It became a civil airport in 1990 with the rebuild of the runway (from asphalt to concrete) and construction of a new terminal. After undergoing major renovations to be able to reach international standards and category 1 status, it reopened as a civilian airport on 2 December 2007. On December 27, 2020, the Iraqi Government allowed the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority to negotiate and agree to a memorandum of understanding for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the Mosul International Airport with Aeroports de Paris Ingenierie Archived 2021-02-23 at the Wayback Machine (ADPI) and SEA Milan Airports.
Landmarks near this airport
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- Erbil Citadel · Iraq · 48.7 miles away
- Hatra · Iraq · 55.1 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Mosul International Airport?
Mosul International Airport — its IATA code is OSM and its ICAO code is ORBM.
Where is Mosul International Airport located?
Mosul International Airport serves Mosul, Iraq. Its coordinates are 36.3058° N, 43.1474° E.
What is the history of Mosul International Airport?
It became a civil airport in 1990 with the rebuild of the runway (from asphalt to concrete) and construction of a new terminal. After undergoing major renovations to be able to reach international standards and category 1 status, it reopened as a civilian airport on 2 December 2007.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#5290
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mosul_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.