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Qayyarah West Airport

Medium airport Qayyarah, Iraq

IATA RQWID ORQW

Overview

Qayyarah Airfield West (Arabic: قاعدة القيارة الجوية) is an Iraqi Air Force base in the Qayyarah subdistrict of Mosul District in northern Iraq. It was captured by U.S. Army during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. It was also known as Q–West or Key West by the various U.S. Army Forces and civilian contractors stationed there.

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Runways

Longest runway

12,088 ft

Elevation

749 ft

Radio freq.

Suitable for

✈️ Commercial airliners🛩️ Private & business jets📏 Longest runway 12,088 ft

Where is it

📍 35.7672, 43.125099 · Open detailed map

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Details

Region	Ninawa Governorate
Continent	Asia
Coordinates	35.7672, 43.125099

Wikipedia

Runways (2)

Designation	Length	Width	Surface
15/33	11,486 ft	197 ft	CON
16/34	12,088 ft	98 ft	PEM

Nearby airports

Qayyarah South Airport · 13 km Mosul International Airport (OSM) · 60 km Bashiqah Airport · 83 km Tall Afar Army Air Field · 87 km Al Fathah Air Base · 89 km Sahl Sinjar Air Base · 89 km

Frequently asked questions

Where is Qayyarah West Airport?
Qayyarah West Airport is a medium airport located in Qayyarah, Iraq. It has 2 runway(s), the longest measuring 12,088 ft.

What is the airport code of Qayyarah West Airport?
Its IATA code is RQW.

Qayyarah West Airport is a medium airport located in Qayyarah, Iraq. It has 2 runway(s), the longest measuring 12,088 ft.