Gissar Air Base (TJ-UT45)
Medium airport · Dushanbe, Districts of Republican Subordination, Tajikistan
Airport data
| Name | Gissar Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | TJ-UT45 |
| Elevation | 2,379 ft (725 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°30'44" E 68°40'21" 38.51230, 68.67250 |
| Location | Dushanbe, Districts of Republican Subordination, Tajikistan |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 8,270 ft (2521 m) | 162 ft | CON | No |
Gissar Air Base at a glance
Gissar Air Base is a medium airport in Dushanbe, Districts of Republican Subordination, Tajikistan. The field elevation of 2,379 ft (725 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at TJ-UT45 are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 08/26, offers 8,270 ft (2521 m) of con surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for TJ-UT45 shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Gissar Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dushanbe International Airport | UTDD | 14 km (8 NM) |
| Bokhtar International Airport | UTDT | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Kulob International Airport | UTDK | 115 km (62 NM) |
| Khovaling Airport | TJ-0011 | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Farkhor Air Base | TJ-UT46 | 131 km (71 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Gissar Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,379 ft field elevation of Gissar Air Base can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 7 airports and airfields we list for Tajikistan — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Gissar Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Gissar Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Gissar Air Base is TJ-UT45, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Gissar Air Base above sea level?
Gissar Air Base sits at an elevation of 2,379 feet (725 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Gissar Air Base located?
The airport lies at 38.5123, 68.6725 — in Dushanbe, Districts of Republican Subordination, Tajikistan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Dushanbe International Airport, about 14 km away.
Does TJ-UT45 publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for TJ-UT45 appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Gissar Air Base?
Gissar Air Base has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 8,270 ft (2521 m) with a CON surface.