EBL

Erbil International Airport

The Kurdistan Region's principal international airport reference.

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Erbil International Airport (EBL/ORER) is the airport for Erbil and the Kurdistan Region. Government travel information identifies EBL as the region’s international airport.

Permits, security, handling, customs and entry requirements must be reconfirmed for the requested movement.

Distance
Approximately 6km northwest of central Erbil
Runway
4,800m / 15,748ft reference runway
Operating
Confirm current airport and handling operating windows.
Fuel
Jet A-1
Customs
Entry, customs and immigration requirements require current confirmation.
FBOs
1 listed

Private aviation suitability

EBL is the principal international airport reference for Erbil and the Kurdistan Region.

  • Erbil city travel
  • Kurdistan Region business
  • Regional movements

Key operational facts

Airport access and operating details should be confirmed for the aircraft and requested date.

Runway summary
4,800m / 15,748ft reference runway
Published hours
Confirm current airport and handling operating windows.
Fuel
Jet A-1
Customs
Entry, customs and immigration requirements require current confirmation.
ICAO
ORER
IATA
EBL
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
18/36
Length
4,800m
Width
75m
Surface
Asphalt

Slots, PPR and operating context

Coordination requirements can vary by movement, season and airport procedure.

Other constraints
Permits, security, handling and regional operating conditions are movement-specific.

FBO and handling

The providers listed here are identified in airport or authority information; confirm current availability and services for the movement.

Erbil international handling

  • Passenger handling
  • Trip support
  • Ground transport coordination
International handlingCustoms coordinationTrip supportGround transport coordination

Aircraft suitability

Aircraft selection remains subject to performance calculations, passenger and baggage requirements, weather, runway condition and operator approval.

  • midsize and heavy business aircraft where approved
  • light aircraft subject to operating plan

Confirm permits, handling, aircraft acceptance and security conditions.

Access to Erbil

Ground transfer times are approximate and traffic-dependent.

Distance
Approximately 6km northwest of central Erbil
Planning note
Road conditions and security arrangements should be reviewed for the final transfer.

Destination served

This airport guide covers private-aviation access for the destination.

Destination hubErbilThe Kurdistan Region's principal international aviation gateway.Explore Erbil private aviation →

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Frequently asked questions: EBL

What are the airport codes for Erbil?

Erbil International Airport uses IATA code EBL and ICAO code ORER.

What should be confirmed before using EBL?

Confirm permits, handling, security, customs, immigration, aircraft acceptance and current travel requirements.

Can EBL support international charter planning?

It is the region's international airport reference, but every private movement requires current operational confirmation.

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