Al Najaf International Airport

IATA NJFICAO ORNILarge airport

Al Najaf International Airport is a large airport near Najaf in Najaf Governorate, Iraq. It is listed as IATA NJF and ICAO ORNI. The airport is located at 31.9911° / 44.4050° at an elevation of 31 m (103 ft). There is one runway, the longest measuring 3,000 m. The nearest airport is Shaykh Hantush Highway Strip, 57 km (35 mi) away. The airport is served by scheduled flights.

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Map detail of Al Najaf International Airport with runways — Close-up with runways

World map showing the position of Al Najaf International Airport — Overview map

Data

Data
IATA code	`NJF`
ICAO code	`ORNI`
Identifier	`ORNI`
Type	Large airport
City	Najaf
Region	Najaf Governorate
Country	Iraq
Coordinates	31.99112, 44.40502
Coordinates (deg/min/sec)	31° 59′ 28.02″ N 44° 24′ 18.07″ E
Elevation	31 m (103 ft)
Scheduled service	yes

Travel gear that fits

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Sunscreen SPF 50
High UV exposure at the destination – sun protection belongs in your cabin bag.
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Polarised sunglasses
Strong glare from sun, sand or snow – polarised lenses help.
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Travel adapter G
The destination uses socket types G at 230 V – the right adapter keeps everything charged.
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Travel guide Iraq
Background on the country and its people around Iraq – for after you land.
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Carry-on trolley
Hard-shell case in standard cabin size – fits the overhead bins of most scheduled flights.
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Spotting binoculars
Identify registrations and types from the fence – bright and handy.
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