Mary International Airport (UTAM)
Medium airport · Mary, Mary Region, Turkmenistan
Airport data
| Name | Mary International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UTAM |
| IATA | MYP |
| Elevation | 728 ft (222 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 37°37'25" E 61°53'44" 37.62353, 61.89567 |
| Location | Mary, Mary Region, Turkmenistan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17L/35R | 9,252 ft (2820 m) | 135 ft | CON | Yes |
| 17R/35L | 12,467 ft (3800 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Mary International Airport at a glance
Mary International Airport is a medium airport in Mary, Mary Region, Turkmenistan, known to airline systems as MYP. The field elevation of 728 ft (222 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UTAM 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 — 17R/35L — offers 12,467 ft (3800 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17R points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UTAM 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 Mary International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mary North Airport | TM-UT52 | 8 km (4 NM) |
| Sarakhs Airport | OIMC | 145 km (78 NM) |
| Türkmenabat International Airport | UTAV | 206 km (111 NM) |
| Mashhad International Airport | OIMM | 253 km (137 NM) |
| Ashgabat International Airport | UTAA | 313 km (169 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mary International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 728 ft field elevation of Mary 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 Mary International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mary International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mary International Airport is UTAM, and its IATA code is MYP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mary International Airport above sea level?
Mary International Airport sits at an elevation of 728 feet (222 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mary International Airport located?
The airport lies at 37.6235, 61.8957 — in Mary, Mary Region, Turkmenistan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mary North Airport, about 8 km away.
Does UTAM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UTAM 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 Mary International Airport?
Mary International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 17R/35L, measures 12,467 ft (3800 m) with a CON surface.