# Sulaymaniyah International Airport (ISU)

> Sulaymaniyah, IQ · IATA: ISU · ICAO: ORSU · Medium Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `ISU` |
| ICAO | `ORSU` |
| City | Sulaymaniyah |
| Country | IQ |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 760 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | 35.56175, 45.31674 |

## Description

A dedicated cargo village with warehousing, sorting, customs clearance and trucking forms the freight backbone of Sulaymaniyah's airport, officially renamed Jalal Talabani International Airport (ISU) in 2025. Temperature-controlled space handles sensitive consignments, while additional cold storage can be arranged across the city. Located about 14 km west of Sulaymaniyah, the airport serves the eastern part of Iraqi Kurdistan. Cargo volumes remain modest, yet the airport reliably links the region to key trading partners. Roads running east lead toward the Iranian border, making ISU a practical reference point for trade with Iran. Alongside Erbil, it gives Kurdistan a second air-freight option.

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