Baku Kala Air Base (UB18)
Medium airport · Baku, Baku (city), Azerbaijan
Airport data
| Name | Baku Kala Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UB18 |
| Elevation | 40 ft (12 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°24'30" E 50°12'1" 40.40841, 50.20029 |
| Location | Baku, Baku (city), Azerbaijan |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 8,670 ft (2643 m) | 130 ft | CON | No |
Baku Kala Air Base at a glance
Baku Kala Air Base is a medium airport in Baku, Baku (city), Azerbaijan. The field elevation of 40 ft (12 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UB18 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, 18/36, offers 8,670 ft (2643 m) of con surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UB18 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 Baku Kala Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heydar Aliyev International Airport | UBBB | 15 km (8 NM) |
| Zabrat Airport | UBTT | 21 km (11 NM) |
| Nasosnaya Air Base | UBBI | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Sitalchay Airbase | AZ-0013 | 79 km (43 NM) |
| Kyurdamir Air Base | UB14 | 173 km (93 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Baku Kala Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 40 ft field elevation of Baku Kala 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 14 airports and airfields we list for Azerbaijan — 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 Baku Kala Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Baku Kala Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Baku Kala Air Base is UB18, 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 Baku Kala Air Base above sea level?
Baku Kala Air Base sits at an elevation of 40 feet (12 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Baku Kala Air Base located?
The airport lies at 40.4084, 50.2003 — in Baku, Baku (city), Azerbaijan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Heydar Aliyev International Airport, about 15 km away.
Does UB18 publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UB18 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 Baku Kala Air Base?
Baku Kala Air Base has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 8,670 ft (2643 m) with a CON surface.