Who handles aircraft at Bahrain International Airport (OBBI/BAH)?

Primary ground handlers at OBBI are Bahrain Airport Services (BAS), Gulf Air Ground Services. LFS coordinates ramp, passenger, cargo, and turnaround services with these handlers 24/7.

What is the typical turnaround time at OBBI?

Narrow-body transit ~40 minutes, wide-body ~85 minutes under normal conditions.

What is the fuel price at OBBI?

Indicative Jet A-1 price band at OBBI: USD 2.40 – 2.70 per US gallon, supplied by BAPCO Aviation. LFS confirms live uplift price on request.

How much lead time does LFS need for OBBI?

Standard lead time is 4 hours for permits and handling at OBBI. AOG and medevac handled immediately.

Can the 747-400 operate from Bahrain International Airport (OBBI/BAH)?

OBBI's 12,979 ft runway comfortably accommodates the 747-400 at MTOW (3,079 ft headroom). Standard handling, fuel, and turnaround services are available.

What is the longest runway at Bahrain International Airport?

12,979 ft across 2 runways, sufficient for 747-400 operations.

What payload can the 747-400 carry into OBBI?

For a 416-seat 747-400, payload is bag-and-cargo limited at the booked passenger load. Send the trip sheet and we will confirm performance.

Who handles the 747-400 at OBBI?

Bahrain Airport Services (BAS) and Gulf Air Ground Services handle the 747-400 on the OBBI ramp. LFS coordinates ramp services, fuel uplift via BAPCO Aviation, crew transport, and turnaround under one trip reference.

What is the typical 747-400 turnaround time at OBBI?

On a clean transit, 85 minutes on-blocks to off-blocks for a passenger 747-400. Add 30–60 minutes for boarding and turnaround cleaning on a full payload.

How much lead time does LFS need for 747-400 into OBBI?

Standard permits, slots, and handling for OBBI take 4 hours. AOG, medevac, and humanitarian flights are handled immediately — call or WhatsApp the dispatch desk.

What is the Jet A-1 fuel price for 747-400 at OBBI?

Indicative Jet A-1 at OBBI is USD 2.40 – 2.70 per US gallon (ex-taxes), supplied by BAPCO Aviation. For a 747-400 uplift LFS confirms live price and into-plane fee per trip.

Aircraft handling at Bahrain International Airport

OBBI / BAH · Manama, Bahrain

Longest runway

12,979 ft

Runways

Country

Bahrain

LFS coverage

24 / 7

Operational profile — OBBI

Bahrain International Airport (OBBI / BAH) — handlers, fuel, and turnaround

Ground handlers

Bahrain Airport Services (BAS) · Gulf Air Ground Services

Fuel agents

BAPCO Aviation

Permit lead time

4 h

Narrow-body turnaround

40 min

Wide-body turnaround

85 min

Jet A-1 (indicative, USD / USG)

2.40 – 2.70

Ex-taxes / fees. LFS confirms live uplift price per trip.

Operating notes

·H24, no slot regime — BAH is one of the most flexible Gulf hubs for ad-hoc and tech-stop traffic.
·US Navy / NSA Bahrain shares the field — short-notice mil movements may affect availability of the southern apron.
·New passenger terminal (PTB) operational since 2021 with 12 widebody contact stands.

Performance considerations

Coastal humid summer (Jun–Sep) regularly produces high density altitude; runway 12L/30R 4,000 m is sufficient for all wide-bodies at MTOW.

Why crews call LFS for OBBI: LFS works directly with BAS at OBBI and handles short-notice tech-stops for Africa- and Asia-bound freighters with under 4 hours lead time, fuel and crew transport included.

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