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Iraqi Airfields

The mission of the Air Force was to conduct independent air attacks against enemy targets, to participate in the defense of the country against hostile air action, and to support the Army and Navy by air strikes, reconnaissance, and air supply and transport. Major air bases were located at Al Sahra, Al Taqaddum, Amara New, Baghdad/Muthenna, Balad Southeast, Irbil, Injanah, Jalibah, Karbale Northeast, Kirkuk, Mosul, Najaf, Qayyarah, Rasheed, Safwan, Salman Pak, Salum, Samarra East, Shaibah, Shayka Mazhar, Sabakhu, Tallil, and Ubaydah Bin al Jarrah. There are two major international airports in Iraq, at Baghdad and Basrah: in addition, there are over 100 other airports of varying sizes scattered around the country.

On May 5, 2003 the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced a $2.5 million initial award to SkyLink Air and Logistic Support (USA), Incorporated to provide technical expertise to assess and manage three commercial airports in Iraq, in order to facilitate humanitarian operations and restore normal transportation services to Iraq. The re-opening and effective management of the airports is considered a critical link in the U.S. government's humanitarian and reconstruction assistance to the people of Iraq. SkyLink will assess and manage the airports to insure that people, technical assistance, supplies, food and materials for reconstruction enter the country smoothly. Three international airports -- in Baghdad, Basra and Mosul -- are covered under the terms of the contract. SkyLink will provide international staff with management expertise to assess and operate the airports, vehicles and equipment. SkyLink will also develop plans to ensure smooth airfreight and passenger service and prioritize improvements necessary to insure that the airports operate in accordance with International Civil Aviation Organization standards. As the contract progresses, SkyLink will work with Iraqi staff in preparation for turning over management. The airport administration and management contract is one of eight initial procurement actions issued by USAID as part of its overall relief and reconstruction efforts in Iraq.

Iraq Airfileds Maps
Airfields
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	Airfields