Al Najaf International Airport is a large airport serving Najaf, Iraq. Its IATA code is NJF and its ICAO code is ORNI. The airport lies at an elevation of 103 ft (31 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 10/28, 9,842 ft (3,000 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Baghdad time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- NJF
- ICAO code
- ORNI
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 103 ft (31 m)
- Coordinates
- 31.9911, 44.4050
- Time zone
- Asia/Baghdad
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 9,842 ft · 3,000 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Al Najaf International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| BGW Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base | Baghdad, Iraq | 142 km · 88 mi |
| RAH Rafha Domestic Airport | Rafha, Saudi Arabia | 277 km · 172 mi |
| RAE Arar Domestic Airport | Arar, Saudi Arabia | 333 km · 207 mi |
| BSR Basra International Airport | Basra, Iraq | 349 km · 217 mi |
| KSH Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani Airport | Kermanshah, Iran | 366 km · 227 mi |
| DEF Dezful Airport | Dezful, Iran | 379 km · 235 mi |
| KIK Kirkuk International Airport | Kirkuk, Iraq | 387 km · 240 mi |
| KHD Khoram Abad Airport | Iran | 397 km · 247 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from NJF. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DXB Dubai | 1,305 | 811 | 705 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 1,734 | 1,077 | 936 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 3,150 | 1,958 | 1,701 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 3,563 | 2,214 | 1,924 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 3,946 | 2,452 | 2,130 | View route |
| LHR London | 4,216 | 2,620 | 2,277 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 6,377 | 3,962 | 3,443 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 6,687 | 4,155 | 3,611 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 7,093 | 4,407 | 3,830 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 8,442 | 5,245 | 4,558 | View route |
| JFK New York | 9,746 | 6,056 | 5,262 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 10,962 | 6,812 | 5,919 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 11,437 | 7,107 | 6,176 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 12,466 | 7,746 | 6,731 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 13,099 | 8,139 | 7,073 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 13,335 | 8,286 | 7,200 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| ATIS | 123.900 | |
| GND | Najaf Ground | 121.700 |
| TWR | Najaf Tower | 119.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Al Najaf International Airport?
The IATA code of Al Najaf International Airport is NJF and its ICAO code is ORNI.
Where is Al Najaf International Airport located?
Al Najaf International Airport is in Najaf, Najaf Governorate, Iraq, at 31.9911, 44.4050.
What time zone is Al Najaf International Airport in?
Al Najaf International Airport uses the IANA time zone Asia/Baghdad. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Al Najaf International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 10/28, 9,842 ft (3,000 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Al Najaf International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW), about 142 km (88 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.