Press statment

Sulaymaniyah / Kurdistan Region / Iraq  
Date: March 19, 2026  

We are pleased to announce, after completing the internal and international procedures, and following the latest decision of the (Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority) today, March 19, 2026,the name of (Sulaymaniyah International Airport) has been changed to (Jalal Talabani International Airport).  

We thank everyone who contributed and participated in the implementation of this decision, which was a significant step in executing the idea of the (President Jalal Talabani) Foundation, with support of  relevant authorities in carrying out this great work worthy of the dignity and greatness of the name of President (Jalal Talabani). The airport is considered part of important academic and service institutions such as (universities, hospitals, etc.) that established by(President Jalal Talabani) in Sulaymaniyah and remain as a living memory.  

Dear citizens and travelers,  
This change is important for the airport, and it is a historic event that bears the name of a historical figure (President Jalal Talabani), which gives us motivation to serve you, especially Sulaymaniyah city, which Mam Jalal called (the city of life).