Ganja International Airport (UBBG)
Large airport · Ganja, Ganja (city), Azerbaijan
Airport data
| Name | Ganja International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UBBG |
| IATA | GNJ |
| Elevation | 1,083 ft (330 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°44'19" E 46°19'13" 40.73869, 46.32038 |
| Location | Ganja, Ganja (city), Azerbaijan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 10,827 ft (3300 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Ganja International Airport at a glance
Ganja International Airport is a large airport in Ganja, Ganja (city), Azerbaijan, known to airline systems as GNJ. The field elevation of 1,083 ft (330 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UBBG are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 12/30, offers 10,827 ft (3300 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UBBG 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 Ganja International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dollyar Air Base | UG11 | 35 km (19 NM) |
| Bolshiye Shiraki Air Base | UG28 | 71 km (38 NM) |
| Lachin International Airport | UBLC | 95 km (51 NM) |
| Zaqatala International Airport | UBBY | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Khojaly Airport | UBBS | 101 km (55 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ganja International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,083 ft field elevation of Ganja International Airport 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 Ganja International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ganja International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ganja International Airport is UBBG, and its IATA code is GNJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ganja International Airport above sea level?
Ganja International Airport sits at an elevation of 1,083 feet (330 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ganja International Airport located?
The airport lies at 40.7387, 46.3204 — in Ganja, Ganja (city), Azerbaijan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Dollyar Air Base, about 35 km away.
Does UBBG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UBBG 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 Ganja International Airport?
Ganja International Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 10,827 ft (3300 m) with a CON surface.