Set in Wasit province in south-eastern Iraq near Al Kut, Ubaydah Bin Al Jarrah Airport (ICAO ORUB) is an Iraqi Air Force installation rather than a commercial gateway. It offers no scheduled passenger or cargo flights and has no civilian freight terminal or customs facilities. Air cargo bound for Al Kut and Wasit is handled at Baghdad International Airport (BGW/ORBI), about 170 km to the north-west, where established handlers and carriers process shipments. Onward delivery to Al Kut runs by road.

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Where is Ubaydah Bin Al Jarrah Airport located?▼

Ubaydah Bin Al Jarrah Airport is located in Al Kut, IQ.

What is the elevation of Ubaydah Bin Al Jarrah Airport?▼

Ubaydah Bin Al Jarrah Airport is at an elevation of 21 meters (68 ft) above sea level.

Location & Weather

32.48200, 45.75710

21 m ü. NN

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Last updated: 11 June 2026

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Al Kut, IQ · Regional Airport · 21 m ü. NN

CountryIQ

CityAl Kut

Elevation21 m

Lat32.4820

Lng45.7571

TimezoneUTC

TypeRegional Airport

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