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Overview, History, and Technical Details of Jalal Talabani International Airport
Background & Overview
On December 2003 the work was started by one of the specialist Turkish company to construct Sulaimaniyah International Airport according to the ICAO specifications. It is planned to construct the airport through two stages:
Stage One
Constructions of Arrival, Departure and the VIP terminals. The work was completed on 15th June 2005 and all terminals are ready for use now.
Stage Two
Finished on 4th Sept 2005.
Construction of:
- Aerodrome Control Tower
- Runway with lighting/markings
- Taxiways with lighting/markings
- Apron with lights/markings
- Fire Fighting Station
- Meteorological Station
- Catering Building
- Cargo building
- Aviation Security Office
- Administration Building
- Car Park
- Aerodrome Fence & Guard Towers
- Service Road
- Potable & water treatment system
Installation of:
- Navigational Aids
- Voice/Data Communication Systems
- Airfield Lighting Systems
- Visual Aids
Airport Terminals
Departure Terminal
Facilities:
- Waiting hall
- Information desk
- X-Ray machines
- Immigration desks & offices
- Bank & Shop & Café
- Check Out Desks
- Baggage Belts
Arrival Terminal
Facilities:
- Waiting Hall
- Immigration Desks & Offices
- Bank and Post Office
- Customs
- Shops & Tourist Office
- Mosque
VIP Terminal
Well furnished large sitting room for VIP guests.
Facilities & Buildings
Connecting Building
Connects between Departure and Arrival Terminals.
- Airport manager office
- Flight crew & operation rooms
- Briefing office (ATC/MET)
- Medical facilities
- Meeting Hall & Staff restaurant
Control Tower
Designed to achieve required vision for Air Traffic Controller. Equipped to ICAO standards.
Fire Fighting Station
Connected by special roads to runway/taxiways. Accommodates large Fire Fighting Trucks.
Cargo & Catering
Admin & Technical Building
Two floors (1140 m²). Includes Director General’s office, administration, finance, engineering auditing and legal offices.
Technical Specifications
Runway Physical Characteristics
Threshold Coordinates
Declared Distances
| Type | Runway 31 | Runway 13 |
|---|---|---|
| TORA | 3500M (11667FT) | 3500M (11667FT) |
| TODA | 3800M (12464FT) | 3800M (12464FT) |
| ASDA | 3500M (11667FT) | 3500M (11667FT) |
| LDA | 3500m (11667FT) | 3500M (11667FT) |
Taxiways Characteristic
- Main Taxiway parallel to runway (3500m x 30m)
- Two High Speed Taxiways (Width 27m)
- Surface: Concrete
Apron Characteristics
- Surface: Concrete
- Area: 50,000 m²
- Aircraft Stand Positions: 4 Positions
Navigation & Systems
Air Navigation
Doppler VHF Omni Directional Radio Range (D/VOR) and ILS CAT I for Runway 31/13 collocated with DME/P.
Communication
- Air-Ground VHF & UHF Voice
- VHF Emergency (121.5 MHZ)
- UHF Emergency (243 MHZ)
- Ground Voice (Tel Lines)
- AFTN System
ATC Services
- Aerodrome Control
- Flight Information
- Alerting Service
- Traffic Information