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Despite appearing in airport databases, Balad — Joint Base Balad, originally Al-Bakr Air Base — is not an option for commercial air freight: it is an Iraqi Air Force installation roughly 80 km north of Baghdad with no public cargo handling and no customs facility open to trade. Built in 1983, it was run by US forces as Camp Anaconda and then Joint Base Balad from 2003 until the handover to Iraq on 8 November 2011, and it now hosts the Iraqi Air Force's 9th Fighter Squadron flying F-16s. Access is controlled and limited to military and government-tasked flights. Shippers moving goods into central Iraq route through Baghdad International Airport (BGW), the country's principal cargo gateway, with Erbil (EBL) as the main northern alternative. Road distance from Baghdad to the Balad area is around 80 km, typically one to one and a half hours depending on security and checkpoint conditions. Any reference to Balad as a freight destination should be read as a military supply movement rather than a bookable air cargo service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Balad Southeast Airport / Joint Base Balad located?▼
Balad Southeast Airport / Joint Base Balad is located in Al Bakr, IQ.
What is the elevation of Balad Southeast Airport / Joint Base Balad?▼
Balad Southeast Airport / Joint Base Balad is at an elevation of 49 meters (161 ft) above sea level.
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33.94020, 44.36160
49 m ü. NN
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