Large airport · Manama, Bahrain

Bahrain International Airport

Located on Muharraq Island, adjacent to the capital Manama and the city of Muharraq, it serves as the hub for the national carrier Gulf Air. Its IATA code is BAH. Its ICAO code is OBBI. It has 2 runways, longest 12,979 ft (ASP). Elevation 6 ft.

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Airport facts

Location	Manama, Bahrain
IATA code	BAH
ICAO code	OBBI
Type	Large airport
Runways	2 runways, longest 12,979 ft (ASP)
Elevation	6 ft
Scheduled service	Yes
Coordinates	26.2673° N, 50.6376° E

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What Bahrain International Airport is known for

Located on Muharraq Island, adjacent to the capital Manama and the city of Muharraq, it serves as the hub for the national carrier Gulf Air.

History

Established in 1927, it is the Arabian Peninsula's oldest international airport.

Official website: https://www.bahrainairport.bh/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.

How to get there

The airport is situated in central Muharraq and has transportation connections with the capital city Manama through the Airport Avenue roadway and Shaikh Isa Causeway. Bahrain International Airport is served 24/7 by several taxi operators. Bahrain Public Transport Company (BPTC) provides buses.

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