Gabala International Airport (UBBQ)
Medium airport · Gabala, Qabala District, Azerbaijan
Airport data
| Name | Gabala International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UBBQ |
| IATA | GBB |
| Elevation | 935 ft (285 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°48'31" E 47°43'31" 40.80862, 47.72539 |
| Location | Gabala, Qabala District, Azerbaijan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 11,811 ft (3600 m) | 197 ft | Asphalt/Concrete | Yes |
Gabala International Airport at a glance
Gabala International Airport is a medium airport in Gabala, Qabala District, Azerbaijan, known to airline systems as GBB. The field elevation of 935 ft (285 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UBBQ 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, 16/34, offers 11,811 ft (3600 m) of asphalt/concrete surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UBBQ 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 Gabala International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kyurdamir Air Base | UB14 | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Ganja International Airport | UBBG | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Zaqatala International Airport | UBBY | 121 km (65 NM) |
| Khojaly Airport | UBBS | 128 km (69 NM) |
| Bolshiye Shiraki Air Base | UG28 | 130 km (70 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Gabala International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 935 ft field elevation of Gabala 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 Gabala International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Gabala International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Gabala International Airport is UBBQ, and its IATA code is GBB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Gabala International Airport above sea level?
Gabala International Airport sits at an elevation of 935 feet (285 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Gabala International Airport located?
The airport lies at 40.8086, 47.7254 — in Gabala, Qabala District, Azerbaijan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kyurdamir Air Base, about 70 km away.
Does UBBQ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UBBQ 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 Gabala International Airport?
Gabala International Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 11,811 ft (3600 m) with a Asphalt/Concrete surface.