# Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)

> Najaf, IQ · IATA: NJF · ICAO: ORNI · Medium Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `NJF` |
| ICAO | `ORNI` |
| City | Najaf |
| Country | IQ |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 31 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | 31.98985, 44.40432 |

## Description

Over 633 flights and more than 150,000 passengers in a matter of days – that was Al Najaf during the 2025 Arba'een pilgrimage, a surge few mid-size airports anywhere handle. Al Najaf International (NJF/ORNI), 8 km from the city, grew out of a former military field after an $80 million rebuild in 2008 and now anchors religious travel to the shrine of Imam Ali. It has a 3,000-metre runway and a dedicated cargo terminal, so freight capability is genuine, though volumes ride mainly in the bellies of Iraqi Airways, Iran Air and charter carriers such as SpiceJet from India. For large or scheduled freight, Baghdad (BGW) remains the stronger gateway; Najaf suits pilgrim-driven and consumer goods for the mid-Euphrates region. Onward distribution is by road, with no meaningful rail freight.

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