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ORBI — Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base

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Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (ORBI) in Baghdad, Iraq is an outbound empty-leg hub with 387 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $41,900.

387 live empty legs involving ORBI

Code
ORBI
Traffic
6.1/10
Runways
2
Longest
13,124 ft
Live legs
387

Empty-leg demand

Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (ORBI) in Baghdad, Iraq is primarily an empty-leg departure hub: 258 of 387 live legs (67%) leave ORBI, according to EmptyJet.

Empty legs leaving ORBI concentrate toward EGLL, LKPR, OMDB.

Priced empty legs at ORBI center on a median ask of $41,900, with an observed range of $27,600–$538,500 (387 priced listings).

Bombardier Global 6000 (Ultra Long Range) dominates empty-leg capacity at ORBI, accounting for about 55% of live inventory (212 of 387 legs).

Key takeaways

  • ORBI: 387 live empty legs (258 out / 129 in), according to EmptyJet.
  • Median priced ask at ORBI: $41,900 (n=387).
  • Busiest corridor: to EGLL (8 legs).
  • Most common aircraft: Bombardier Global 6000 (212 legs, ~55%).

Outbound empty legs leaving ORBI creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 387 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.

Live empty-leg corridors

DirectionAirportLive listingsMedian ask
Outbound toEGLLLondon Heathrow Airport8$282,550
Outbound toLKPRVaclav Havel Airport Prague6$127,200
Outbound toOMDBDubai International Airport6$162,800
Inbound fromLJLJLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport5$135,600
Outbound toEGKKLondon Gatwick Airport4$219,550
Inbound fromEGLLLondon Heathrow Airport4$216,350

Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.

Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings

AircraftCategoryLive listings
Bombardier Global 6000Ultra Long Range212
Embraer Legacy 650Heavy Jet9
Dassault Falcon 8XUltra Long Range Jet8
Bombardier Challenger 601-3RHeavy Jet7
Bombardier Challenger 600Heavy Jet6

Airport facts

IATA
BGW
ICAO
ORBI
City
Baghdad
Country
Iraq
Type
large airport
Elevation
114 ft
Timezone
Europe/Moscow
Region
Asia
Runways
2
Longest runway
13,124 ft
Traffic score
6.1 / 10

Links

Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighted
15L/33R13,124 ft197 ftCONYes
15R/33L10,830 ft148 ftCONNo

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FAQ

How active is ORBI for empty legs?

Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (ORBI) has 387 live empty-leg listings — 258 departing and 129 arriving, according to EmptyJet.

What is a typical empty-leg price at ORBI?

The median ask at ORBI is $41,900 across 387 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.

Which empty-leg routes are busiest at ORBI?

The strongest live corridor at ORBI is to EGLL (London Heathrow Airport), with 8 listings, according to EmptyJet.

Which aircraft fly empty legs at ORBI most often?

The Bombardier Global 6000, a Ultra Long Range, is the most common model on empty legs at ORBI, with 212 live listings (~55% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.

What is the airport code for Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base?

The primary code for Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base is ORBI.

Where is ORBI airport located?

Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (ORBI) is in Baghdad, Iraq.

What is the ICAO code for BGW?

The ICAO code for Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW) is ORBI.

What is the longest runway at ORBI?

The longest runway at Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (ORBI) is 13,124 ft.

Empty legs from this airport

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