Dollyar Air Base (UG11)
Medium airport · Dollyar, Samkir District, Azerbaijan
Airport data
| Name | Dollyar Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UG11 |
| Elevation | 1,099 ft (335 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°53'15" E 45°57'25" 40.88760, 45.95700 |
| Location | Dollyar, Samkir District, Azerbaijan |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 8,182 ft (2494 m) | 135 ft | CON | No |
Dollyar Air Base at a glance
Dollyar Air Base is a medium airport in Dollyar, Samkir District, Azerbaijan. The field elevation of 1,099 ft (335 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UG11 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, 10/28, offers 8,182 ft (2494 m) of con surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UG11 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 Dollyar Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ganja International Airport | UBBG | 35 km (19 NM) |
| Bolshiye Shiraki Air Base | UG28 | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Zaqatala International Airport | UBBY | 95 km (51 NM) |
| Vaziani Air Base | UG27 | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Lachin International Airport | UBLC | 117 km (63 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Dollyar Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,099 ft field elevation of Dollyar 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 Dollyar Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Dollyar Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Dollyar Air Base is UG11, 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 Dollyar Air Base above sea level?
Dollyar Air Base sits at an elevation of 1,099 feet (335 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Dollyar Air Base located?
The airport lies at 40.8876, 45.9570 — in Dollyar, Samkir District, Azerbaijan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ganja International Airport, about 35 km away.
Does UG11 publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UG11 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 Dollyar Air Base?
Dollyar Air Base has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 8,182 ft (2494 m) with a CON surface.