Ashgabat Bezmein Air Base (UT1G)
Medium airport · Ashgabat, Ashgabat (city), Turkmenistan
Airport data
| Name | Ashgabat Bezmein Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UT1G |
| Elevation | 920 ft (280 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°0'43" E 58°11'42" 38.01200, 58.19500 |
| Location | Ashgabat, Ashgabat (city), Turkmenistan |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 8,665 ft (2641 m) | 148 ft | CON | No |
Ashgabat Bezmein Air Base at a glance
Ashgabat Bezmein Air Base is a medium airport in Ashgabat, Ashgabat (city), Turkmenistan. The field elevation of 920 ft (280 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UT1G 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 8,665 ft (2641 m) of con surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UT1G 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 Ashgabat Bezmein Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashgabat International Airport | UTAA | 15 km (8 NM) |
| Bojnord Airport | OIMN | 97 km (52 NM) |
| Sabzevar National Airport | OIMS | 212 km (114 NM) |
| Mashhad International Airport | OIMM | 236 km (127 NM) |
| Sarakhs Airport | OIMC | 305 km (165 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ashgabat Bezmein Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 920 ft field elevation of Ashgabat Bezmein 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 8 airports and airfields we list for Turkmenistan — 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 Ashgabat Bezmein Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Ashgabat Bezmein Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Ashgabat Bezmein Air Base is UT1G, 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 Ashgabat Bezmein Air Base above sea level?
Ashgabat Bezmein Air Base sits at an elevation of 920 feet (280 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ashgabat Bezmein Air Base located?
The airport lies at 38.0120, 58.1950 — in Ashgabat, Ashgabat (city), Turkmenistan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ashgabat International Airport, about 15 km away.
Does UT1G publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UT1G 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 Ashgabat Bezmein Air Base?
Ashgabat Bezmein Air Base has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 8,665 ft (2641 m) with a CON surface.