Batken Airport (UCFB)
Medium airport · Batken, Batken Region, Kyrgyzstan
Airport data
| Name | Batken Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UCFB |
| Elevation | 3,602 ft (1098 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°2'34" E 70°50'16" 40.04290, 70.83784 |
| Location | Batken, Batken Region, Kyrgyzstan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 5,905 ft (1800 m) | 115 ft | ASP | No |
Batken Airport at a glance
Batken Airport is a medium airport in Batken, Batken Region, Kyrgyzstan. The field elevation of 3,602 ft (1098 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UCFB 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, 14/32, offers 5,905 ft (1800 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UCFB 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 Batken Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fergana International Airport | UZFF | 85 km (46 NM) |
| Khujand International Airport | UTDL | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Namangan International Airport | UZFN | 121 km (65 NM) |
| Andijan International Airport | UZFA | 145 km (78 NM) |
| Osh International Airport | UCFO | 177 km (96 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Batken Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,602 ft field elevation of Batken 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 7 airports and airfields we list for Kyrgyzstan — 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 Batken Airport
What is the ICAO code of Batken Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Batken Airport is UCFB, 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 Batken Airport above sea level?
Batken Airport sits at an elevation of 3,602 feet (1098 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Batken Airport located?
The airport lies at 40.0429, 70.8378 — in Batken, Batken Region, Kyrgyzstan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Fergana International Airport, about 85 km away.
Does UCFB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UCFB 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 Batken Airport?
Batken Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 5,905 ft (1800 m) with a ASP surface.