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OSM Mosul International Airport
Mosul International Airport (IATA: OSM, ICAO:ORBM) is located in the the city of Mosul, Iraq. It is the primary international airport serving Mosul and its surrounding metropolitan area.

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IATA Code

OSM

ICAO Code

ORBM

Name

Mosul International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Iraq (IQ)

City

Mosul

Latitude

36.3057600

Longitude

43.1474000

Time Zone

UTC+03:00

Phone Number

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Airport Overview

Mosul International Airport（OSM）, identified by ICAO code ORBM, serves Mosul, the capital of Nineveh Governorate in northern Iraq. The airport is located approximately 5 kilometres from Mosul according to the supplied airport record and is described as a medium-sized civil-military facility. Its operating profile should be assessed as regional and project-oriented rather than as a continuously scheduled international cargo hub. The airport was captured and closed during the 2014 conflict, recaptured in 2017, and later reconstruction and renovation planning was reported. Consequently, cargo acceptance, customs availability, security procedures, and flight connectivity must be reconfirmed before any booking is accepted.

Airport name	Mosul International Airport
IATA / ICAO	OSM / ORBM
Location	Mosul, Nineveh Governorate, Iraq
Coordinates	36.3057600, 43.1474000
Local time	UTC+03:00
Logistics classification	Regional airport with civil-military characteristics; current commercial cargo capability requires prior confirmation

Key Highlights

Operational confirmation is essential: Our service team checks current airport status, cargo acceptance, security access, and customs arrangements before issuing a firm routing proposal.
Not a dependable hub-and-spoke assumption: Shipments may require a connection through another Iraqi or regional gateway, followed by controlled road movement to Mosul.
Civil-military environment: Security screening, vehicle access, escort requirements, and collection permissions may be more restrictive than at a standard commercial cargo airport.
Reconstruction-sensitive market: Infrastructure, engineering equipment, construction materials, machinery, relief supplies, and essential commercial goods may be relevant to the local supply chain.
Schedule and handling volatility: Cut-off times, warehouse procedures, and onward trucking arrangements should be treated as subject to confirmation for each shipment.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Published facility specifications such as cargo-terminal area, cold-room capacity, bonded-warehouse space, and dangerous-goods storage should not be assumed for Mosul International Airport. Our service team arranges a shipment-specific capability check with the airport, appointed ground handler, customs contact, and consignee-side representative.

General cargo handlingAcceptance, weighing, screening, build-up, breakdown, and release are subject to the active handler and the operating status on the selected date.

Customs and controlled storageAvailability of customs-supervised, bonded, or temporary storage must be confirmed before cargo is tendered; do not label a shipment as bonded without written confirmation.

Temperature-sensitive cargoCold-chain transfer, cool-room access, dry ice handling, and time-out-of-refrigeration limits require advance approval. Passive packaging alone does not guarantee temperature control.

Dangerous goodsAcceptance depends on the airline, handler, aircraft routing, local security controls, and current IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. Pre-approval is required for regulated cargo.

Oversized and project cargoAircraft loading limits, ramp equipment, road access, lifting gear, and security clearance should be checked using final dimensions, weight, centre of gravity, and packing details.

Last-mile collectionVehicle permits, driver identification, appointment windows, escorts, and consignee-site access can affect release. Our team coordinates these items before arrival whenever possible.

Routes & Transit Times

Direct uplift: A direct cargo or passenger-aircraft routing should only be proposed after current operating permissions, cargo acceptance, and available uplift have been confirmed for the required date.
Gateway connection: Where direct uplift is unavailable, our service team may evaluate an alternative Iraqi or regional gateway with road feeder service to Mosul. Baghdad, Erbil, Istanbul, Doha, or other gateways may be considered only when an actual carrier and trucking plan is available.
Transit planning: Total lead time includes booking confirmation, security screening, export and import customs, transfer handling, possible road permits, border or checkpoint controls, and final delivery scheduling. No fixed transit promise should be made before these stages are confirmed.
Schedule volatility: Flight cancellations, aircraft-type changes, security restrictions, reconstruction works, customs inspections, and limited ground-handling windows can materially change the planned transit time.

Our service team provides a firm routing, airline, connection plan, and estimated transit range only after validating the live schedule and the shipment’s commodity, dimensions, value, and handling requirements.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Mosul International Airport primarily relates to the Mosul and Nineveh commercial area. Road delivery planning may also involve surrounding districts and northern Iraqi industrial, agricultural, construction, healthcare, and public-sector supply chains. The actual serviceable hinterland depends on security conditions, road access, consignee location, and the availability of an approved local delivery partner.

Industrial and project cargo: Replacement parts, pumps, generators, electrical equipment, tools, construction machinery, and infrastructure-related components may require advance dimensional and loading review.
Energy and engineering supplies: Oilfield-related equipment and industrial spares can involve dual-use screening, end-user checks, export-control review, and special packing requirements.
Healthcare and relief cargo: Medical devices, pharmaceuticals, emergency supplies, and humanitarian consignments require validated temperature, shelf-life, import-authorization, and consignee documentation.
Agricultural and food products: Perishables and food cargo need confirmation of sanitary documents, packaging, inspection arrangements, and any available temperature-controlled transfer.
Commercial shipments: E-commerce, electronics, garments, machinery parts, and consolidated general cargo may be routed through another gateway when direct airport handling is not available.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-off: Do not rely on a standard published cut-off. Our service team obtains the active handler’s acceptance deadline, screening requirement, warehouse appointment, and document cut-off for the selected movement.
Documents: The commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill instructions, shipper and consignee details, country of origin, HS classification, permits, and end-use information should be complete and consistent. Import permissions must be checked with the consignee or licensed customs representative.
Dangerous goods and restricted articles: Batteries, chemicals, aerosols, machinery containing fuel, weapons-related items, dual-use goods, and lithium battery equipment must be declared accurately. SDS, UN specification, DG declaration, packing instruction, and carrier approval may be required.
Customs, security, and collection: Physical inspection, security screening, access controls, and release appointments may extend the handling cycle. The consignee should prepare identification, customs authority, delivery vehicle details, and any required local clearances before arrival.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the commodity description, HS code, value, package count, gross weight, dimensions, stackability, battery or chemical details, and consignee information before requesting a rate.
Use robust export packaging with moisture protection, shock indicators where appropriate, visible piece marks, and a packing list that matches the physical cargo. Project freight should include lifting points and centre-of-gravity information.
For pharmaceuticals, perishables, and other temperature-sensitive cargo, provide the required temperature range, packaging qualification, data-logger plan, dry-ice quantity, and acceptable excursion limits before booking.
Keep a gateway-and-road alternative in the quotation plan. Our service team can compare a confirmed regional gateway route with any available Mosul uplift after checking security, customs, trucking, and final-delivery conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Mosul International Airport receive international air cargo directly?: Potentially, subject to the airport’s current commercial operating status, active carrier schedule, ground-handler acceptance, customs availability, and security permissions. Our service team confirms these conditions before booking and will propose a gateway alternative when direct acceptance is not available.
Is a fixed transit time available for shipments to Mosul?: Not before the routing is validated. Transit depends on uplift, transfer points, customs procedures, road movement, security controls, and consignee access. We provide a shipment-specific estimate rather than relying on a generic airport transit time.
Can dangerous goods or lithium battery shipments be handled?: They may be considered only after commodity classification, packaging, documentation, airline approval, and handler capability have been checked. Undeclared batteries, chemicals, aerosols, or fuel-containing equipment should not be tendered.
Does the airport provide cold-chain storage?: Cold-room capacity, power supply, dry-ice handling, and temperature-controlled transfer must be confirmed for the specific movement. Our service team does not treat general cargo storage as validated pharmaceutical or perishable handling.
What is the most practical approach for oversized project cargo?: Provide final packing dimensions, gross weight, lifting points, centre of gravity, and equipment details first. We then check aircraft loading, ramp equipment, permits, road access, security arrangements, and whether a regional gateway with controlled trucking is more suitable.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, coordinates, city, country, address, time zone, and historical description in this module are based on the supplied airport record. Operational conditions such as cargo acceptance, active routes, handlers, customs procedures, security access, storage capability, and transit time are time-sensitive and must be reconfirmed before shipment execution.

Code and aviation-information cross-check framework: iata.org
ICAO code and international aviation reference framework: icao.int
Live operational confirmation: airport authority, appointed ground handler, carrier, customs authority, and security contacts for the selected shipment date.

No unverified cargo-terminal area, throughput figure, runway specification, warehouse certification, airline schedule, handling fee, or guaranteed transit time is presented as an established fact.