Ashgabat International Airport (UTAA)
Large airport · Ashgabat, Ashgabat (city), Turkmenistan
Airport data
| Name | Ashgabat International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UTAA |
| IATA | ASB |
| Elevation | 692 ft (211 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 37°59'12" E 58°21'40" 37.98680, 58.36100 |
| Location | Ashgabat, Ashgabat (city), Turkmenistan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11L/29R | 12,467 ft (3800 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
| 11R/29L | 12,467 ft (3800 m) | 197 ft | CON | Yes |
Ashgabat International Airport at a glance
Ashgabat International Airport is a large airport in Ashgabat, Ashgabat (city), Turkmenistan, known to airline systems as ASB. The field elevation of 692 ft (211 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UTAA are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 11L/29R — offers 12,467 ft (3800 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11L points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UTAA 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 International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashgabat Bezmein Air Base | UT1G | 15 km (8 NM) |
| Bojnord Airport | OIMN | 108 km (58 NM) |
| Sabzevar National Airport | OIMS | 213 km (115 NM) |
| Mashhad International Airport | OIMM | 226 km (122 NM) |
| Sarakhs Airport | OIMC | 291 km (157 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ashgabat International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 692 ft field elevation of Ashgabat 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 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 International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ashgabat International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ashgabat International Airport is UTAA, and its IATA code is ASB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ashgabat International Airport above sea level?
Ashgabat International Airport sits at an elevation of 692 feet (211 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 International Airport located?
The airport lies at 37.9868, 58.3610 — in Ashgabat, Ashgabat (city), Turkmenistan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ashgabat Bezmein Air Base, about 15 km away.
Does UTAA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UTAA 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 International Airport?
Ashgabat International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 11L/29R, measures 12,467 ft (3800 m) with a CON surface.