Airport code
NJF — Al Najaf International Airport
NJF is the IATA code for Al Najaf International Airport, an airport serving Najaf, Iraq. Its ICAO code is ORNI, and it operates in the Asia/Baghdad time zone (UTC+3). The airport sits at 31.9899, 44.4043 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 103 ft (31 m).
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About Al Najaf International Airport
Najaf International Airport is an international airport serving Najaf, Iraq, and is located on the eastern side of the city. Formerly a military airbase, the airport consists of one asphalt runway, measuring 3,000 metres (9,800 ft) long and 45 metres (148 ft) wide. The airport is expanding to provide four departure gates, two arrival gates, immigration and passenger services.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | NJF |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | ORNI |
| Airport name | Al Najaf International Airport |
| City | Najaf |
| Country | Iraq |
| Time zone | Asia/Baghdad (UTC+3) |
| Latitude | 31.9899 |
| Longitude | 44.4043 |
| Elevation | 103 ft (31 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 9,842 ft (3,000 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Al Najaf International Airport?
The IATA code for Al Najaf International Airport is NJF.
What is the ICAO code for Al Najaf International Airport?
The ICAO code for Al Najaf International Airport is ORNI.
Where is NJF airport located?
Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) is located in Najaf, Iraq.
What time zone is NJF in?
Al Najaf International Airport operates in the Asia/Baghdad time zone, which is UTC+3.
What is the nearest airport to NJF?
The nearest airport to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) is Baghdad International Airport (BGW) in Baghdad, about 142 km away.
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