Zaqatala International Airport (UBBY)
Medium airport · Zaqatala, Zaqatala District, Azerbaijan
Airport data
| Name | Zaqatala International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UBBY |
| IATA | ZTU |
| Elevation | 1,279 ft (390 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 41°33'28" E 46°40'10" 41.55782, 46.66946 |
| Location | Zaqatala, Zaqatala District, Azerbaijan |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 9,843 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | Asphalt | Yes |
Zaqatala International Airport at a glance
Zaqatala International Airport is a medium airport in Zaqatala, Zaqatala District, Azerbaijan, known to airline systems as ZTU. The field elevation of 1,279 ft (390 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UBBY 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, 15/33, offers 9,843 ft (3000 m) of asphalt surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UBBY 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 Zaqatala International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bolshiye Shiraki Air Base | UG28 | 32 km (17 NM) |
| Dollyar Air Base | UG11 | 95 km (51 NM) |
| Ganja International Airport | UBBG | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Gabala International Airport | UBBQ | 121 km (65 NM) |
| Vaziani Air Base | UG27 | 136 km (73 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Zaqatala International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,279 ft field elevation of Zaqatala 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 Zaqatala International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Zaqatala International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Zaqatala International Airport is UBBY, and its IATA code is ZTU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Zaqatala International Airport above sea level?
Zaqatala International Airport sits at an elevation of 1,279 feet (390 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Zaqatala International Airport located?
The airport lies at 41.5578, 46.6695 — in Zaqatala, Zaqatala District, Azerbaijan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bolshiye Shiraki Air Base, about 32 km away.
Does UBBY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UBBY 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 Zaqatala International Airport?
Zaqatala International Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 9,843 ft (3000 m) with a Asphalt surface.