Basra International Airport (ORMM)
Basra, Iraq · Middle East
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
ORMM
IATA
BSR
City
Basra
Country
Iraq
Region
Middle East
Elevation
11 ft
Runways
1 runway
Coordinates
30.5491, 47.6621
Overview
Southern Iraq airport near the Persian Gulf with extreme summer heat exceeding 50C.
Current Weather at ORMM
Pilots flying into or out of Basra International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR ORMM 030900Z 29011KT CAVOK 44/03 Q1006 Wind 290° at 11 kt — likely active runway near heading 29
Current TAF
TAF ORMM 030400Z 0306/0406 24008KT 6000 NSC TEMPO 0308/0316 32018KT BECMG 0318/0320 28012KT CAVOK Decode METAR for ORMM
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Basra International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for ORMM. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for ORMM. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Basra. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Basra International Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Basra International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like ORMM include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Training Availability
No On-Field Training Reported
Basra International Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.
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