Bahrain International Airport
The international airport gateway for Manama and Bahrain’s business-aviation market.
Search aircraft on LineaumBahrain International Airport (BAH/OBBI) is the airport for the Bahrain destination hub and Manama business context. The Bahrain eAIP publishes airport, customs, fuelling and handling information, while Bahrain Airport Company provides the airport-operating context.
Private-terminal access, parking, permits and handling remain subject to the aircraft, movement and current airport procedures. Bahrain supports the Dubai–Bahrain route research queue, but the 2026 Formula 1 race named for Bahrain is scheduled in Malaysia rather than at Bahrain International Circuit.
- Distance
- 3.3nm NE of Manama
- Runway
- Runway dimensions and current declared distances require movement-specific review
- Operating
- AIP airport services and handling are published subject to current operating conditions.
- Fuel
- Jet A-1 arrangements are published in the AIP; confirm service for the movement
- Customs
- Customs and immigration are published H24 in the cited AIP; confirm current arrangements for the movement.
- FBOs
- 2 listed
Private aviation suitability
The Bahrain eAIP publishes the airport’s aeronautical, customs, fuelling and handling context, with private-aviation terminal references from the airport operator.
- Manama business aviation
- Dubai–Bahrain charter planning
- international Gulf itineraries
Key operational facts
Airport access and operating details should be confirmed for the aircraft and requested date.
- Runway summary
- Runway dimensions and current declared distances require movement-specific review
- Published hours
- AIP airport services and handling are published subject to current operating conditions.
- Fuel
- Jet A-1 arrangements are published in the AIP; confirm service for the movement
- Customs
- Customs and immigration are published H24 in the cited AIP; confirm current arrangements for the movement.
- ICAO
- OBBI
- IATA
- BAH
- Facility type
- airport
Runway information
Runway dimensions are one part of an aircraft performance assessment; weather, weight, temperature, runway condition and operator approvals also matter.
- Identifier
- 12L/30R
- Length
- 3,964m
- Width
- 60m
- Surface
- Asphalt
Slots, PPR and operating context
Coordination requirements can vary by movement, season and airport procedure.
- Other constraints
- Permissions, parking, handling, aircraft acceptance and current airport procedures require confirmation.
FBO and handling
The providers listed here are identified in airport or authority information; confirm current availability and services for the movement.
Bahrain Airport Services
- Aircraft handling
- Passenger and baggage services
- Fuel coordination
Private aviation terminal services
- Private passenger handling
- Terminal assistance
Aircraft suitability
Aircraft selection remains subject to performance calculations, passenger and baggage requirements, weather, runway condition and operator approval.
- light through ultra-long-range charter planning where approved
- Gulf business itineraries
Aircraft, permits, handling, weather and current airport procedures must be confirmed.
Access to Manama
Ground transfer times are approximate and traffic-dependent.
- Distance
- 3.3nm northeast of Manama
- Planning note
- Final ground time depends on the Manama address, traffic and the requested itinerary.
Destination served
This airport guide covers private-aviation access for the destination.
Connected private jet routes
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Frequently asked questions: BAH
Which airport is used for private jets to Bahrain?
Bahrain International Airport (BAH/OBBI) is the airport for Bahrain and Manama.
Does Bahrain International have private-aviation facilities?
Bahrain Airport Company and the Bahrain eAIP provide private-aviation terminal, handling, fuel and passenger-service context. Confirm the current service and movement arrangements.
Is the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix held at Bahrain International Circuit?
No. The 2026 Bahrain-named Formula 1 race is scheduled at Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia, so this page does not publish a Bahrain-hosted 2026 event guide.
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