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General
The country’s three major international airports at Baghdad, Basra and Mosul are all under military control with no Iraqi personnel. DHL cargo deliveries take place in Baghdad and Mosul. There is some debate, however, as to whether Mosul qualifies as an international airport.
Recently due to the instability of security situation in Mosul, UNHAS has re-directed its flights to Erbil NW.
The CPA has recently issued an immigration form to record passenger movements in and out of both Baghdad and Basra Airports.
BAGHDAD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
At present Royal Air Force (RAF) is the authority running all airport activities at the Baghdad International. The airport is open for both commercial and humanitarian traffic. Request has to be made to Regional Air Movement Control Centre (RAMCC) to obtain slot. Technical details
UNHAS is flying to and from Baghdad four times a week, though this is open to change. Please check the UNHAS flight schedules and procedures
BASRAH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
RAF is managing all airport activities at the moment, and is responsible for security at the airport. In addition to RAMCC slot request, prior number (PPR) request should also be made to RAF prior to arrival.
Technical details.
UNHAS is flying to and from Basrah twice a week.
UNHAS flight schedules and procedures
UNHAS can provide transport to passengers from UN Basrah house to the airport.
ERBIL NORTH WEST AIRPORT
There is no airport handling authority at the Erbil NW, consequently no cargo or passenger handling facilities are available. The agencies flying to Erbil NW are responsible for cargo and passenger assistance. In the absence of operating authority there are no safety and security measurements at the airfield.
The airport is situated 3 km from the UN-office; it is only open for aircraft up to C-130.
The runway is in bad condition as well with the grass growing through the shoulders up to 1,5 mtr. The shoulders will not be able to support medium weight aircraft.
Technical details
UNHAS is flying to and from Erbil three times a week. Click here for
UNHAS flight schedules and procedures
UNHAS can provide transport to passengers to the airport.
