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BSR Basra International Airport
Basra International Airport (IATA: BSR, ICAO:ORMM) is located in the the city of Basrah, Iraq.

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IATA Code

BSR

ICAO Code

ORMM

Name

Basra International Airport

Type

Country / Region

Iraq (IQ)

City

Basrah

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Airport Overview

Basra International Airport（BSR）, identified by ICAO code ORMM, serves Basrah in southern Iraq. The supplied airport record describes it as Iraq’s second-largest international airport, approximately 12.403 kilometres from central Basra, operated by the Iraqi Government and used for both public and military purposes. It is also identified as a hub for Iraqi Airways and includes Terminal 1 and Terminal LL. For air freight, its value is primarily regional access to Basra’s industrial, energy and commercial base rather than a guaranteed freighter gateway. Our service team treats every shipment as subject to airline acceptance, terminal handling confirmation, security screening, customs procedures and current operating conditions before issuing a final routing.

Airport	Basra International Airport
IATA / ICAO	BSR / ORMM
Location	Basrah, Iraq
Airport profile	International passenger airport with public and military use; Iraqi Airways hub according to the supplied airport record
Reported city distance	Approximately 12.403 km from downtown Basra, as stated in the supplied airport record

Key Highlights

Southern Iraq gatewayUseful for Basrah-area delivery planning and selected onward movements within southern Iraq.

Mixed civil and military environmentSecurity, access control and handling instructions may be more operationally sensitive than at a purely commercial cargo airport.

Passenger-belly and airline-led capacityAvailable cargo space can depend on passenger schedules, aircraft type, seasonal demand and airline approval.

Terminal confirmation is essentialThe supplied record identifies Terminal 1 and Terminal LL; the applicable acceptance, delivery and collection point must be confirmed for each shipment.

Pre-alert driven operationEarly document review and handler confirmation are important for restricted commodities, oversized pieces and time-critical cargo.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Basra International Airport’s cargo handling should be planned as an airline- and ground-handler-coordinated process. Publicly available operational information does not establish a universal cargo-warehouse specification, so our service team confirms the following items before booking:

Acceptance and storage: confirm the nominated handling point, cargo acceptance window, storage availability, piece limits and procedures for freight arriving before uplift.
Customs and security: verify export or import declaration routing, security screening, document presentation and whether customs examination will affect release timing.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: request written confirmation of cool-room access, maximum exposure time, packaging requirements and contingency arrangements; do not assume a validated cold chain.
Dangerous goods: obtain carrier approval before delivery and confirm whether the handler accepts the relevant UN number, packing instruction, quantity and aircraft limitation.
Oversized and heavy cargo: provide dimensions, gross weight, centre of gravity, lifting points and equipment requirements in advance; acceptance is subject to aircraft and terminal capability.
Arrival collection: confirm consignee identification, delivery appointment, terminal release documents, local transport access and any security escort or vehicle restrictions.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing structure: shipments may move on direct passenger capacity where available, or through an approved international gateway with onward connection to Basra. The actual path depends on airline schedules, allotment and destination acceptance.
Carrier planning: Iraqi Airways is identified in the supplied airport record as the hub carrier. Other airline, interline or charter options must be checked shipment by shipment rather than assumed from airport status.
Time variables: connection availability, security screening, customs examination, weekend or holiday operations, aircraft payload restrictions and document corrections can materially change the transit plan.
Our quotation practice: our service team provides a provisional routing first and confirms the operating carrier, connection point, cut-off, terminal handover and estimated transit only after airline acceptance.

Transit times shown in a quotation are planning estimates, not guaranteed delivery commitments. For urgent cargo, we recommend requesting the earliest available uplift together with a contingency gateway.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary service areaBasrah and nearby commercial and industrial zones form the natural airport catchment; final-mile feasibility should be assessed against the consignee’s exact address.

Energy and industrial supplyPotential cargo profiles include urgent machinery parts, valves, electrical components, instrumentation, maintenance materials and project-related spares, subject to export-control and airline review.

General commercial freightDocuments, samples, spare parts, consumer goods, garments and consolidated shipments may be suitable when packing, customs paperwork and airline acceptance are in order.

Food and perishablesFresh food and other perishables require advance confirmation of temperature handling, storage exposure, import permissions and consignee readiness.

Pharmaceutical and medical cargoUse validated packaging and a documented temperature-control plan; availability of airport cold-chain services must be confirmed before dispatch.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: airline and handler cut-off times may vary by flight, commodity and terminal. Our team obtains the current cargo-ready deadline and builds time for screening and document review.
Accurate commodity declaration: provide a precise description, HS classification where required, material composition, value, origin and end-use information. Vague descriptions can trigger inspection or carrier rejection.
Restricted and dangerous goods: submit the shipper’s declaration, safety data sheet, packing certificate and supporting approvals where applicable. Batteries, chemicals, aerosols, machinery with fuel or magnets must be disclosed before booking.
Customs and consignee readiness: import permits, commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data and consignee identification should be aligned before arrival. Customs release and physical examination remain outside the forwarder’s control.

Shipping Tips

Book with a complete cargo profileSend dimensions, gross weight, package count, commodity, ready date, destination and special handling requirements in the first enquiry.

Use robust, inspection-ready packingMark each package clearly, protect against heat and rough handling, and ensure labels remain visible after security screening.

Pre-clear sensitive cargoFor dangerous goods, pharmaceuticals, perishables, batteries, high-value goods or industrial equipment, obtain airline and handler acceptance before cargo delivery.

Prepare a fallback planFor critical shipments, ask our service team to compare an alternative gateway, split shipment or road-air solution if capacity or customs processing changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Basra International Airport handle commercial air freight?

It serves an international airport function and is used for public aviation, but cargo acceptance is flight- and handler-dependent. Our team confirms the operating airline, terminal handover, commodity eligibility and available capacity before accepting the shipment.

Can our shipment be delivered directly to Terminal 1 or Terminal LL?

The supplied airport record identifies both terminals, but it does not establish that every cargo type is accepted at either location. The applicable delivery point must be confirmed with the airline or ground handler for the booked movement.

How early should dangerous goods or temperature-sensitive cargo be arranged?

Arrange them before the normal booking cycle whenever possible. The shipper should provide the technical declaration, safety data, packing details and temperature requirements early enough for carrier and handler approval. Acceptance and cut-off remain subject to the confirmed flight.

Will customs inspection delay delivery?

It may. Inspection selection, document discrepancies, import permissions and consignee availability can affect release. Our service team checks the document set before uplift and coordinates the consignee’s readiness, but customs decisions and timing are controlled by the authorities.

What information is needed for a quotation to Basra?

Please provide origin, destination, commodity, package count, dimensions, gross weight, cargo-ready date, declared value, consignee details and any DG, battery, temperature, oversized or security-sensitive characteristics.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, name, city, country, terminal description, operator context and reported city distance are based on the supplied airport record. The record lists latitude and longitude as zero values; those values have not been presented as a usable airport position.

Code and aviation-reference verification should be checked against the relevant current aviation directories and operating-carrier notices. The following authoritative domains provide reference frameworks; they do not replace shipment-specific confirmation from the airline, ground handler, customs authority or consignee:

iata.org — IATA airport and airline industry reference resources.
icao.int — ICAO aviation standards and international aeronautical reference resources.

Cargo capacity, terminal acceptance, handling equipment, dangerous-goods capability, cold-chain availability, cut-off times, customs processing and transit estimates are operational variables. Our service team verifies these items against the confirmed shipment and current carrier instructions before dispatch.