Dashoguz International Airport (UTAT)
Large airport · Daşoguz, Daşoguz Region, Turkmenistan
Airport data
| Name | Dashoguz International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UTAT |
| IATA | TAZ |
| Elevation | 272 ft (83 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 41°45'35" E 59°50'10" 41.75985, 59.83615 |
| Location | Daşoguz, Daşoguz Region, Turkmenistan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 12,467 ft (3800 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Dashoguz International Airport at a glance
Dashoguz International Airport is a large airport in Daşoguz, Daşoguz Region, Turkmenistan, known to airline systems as TAZ. The field elevation of 272 ft (83 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UTAT 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, 08/26, offers 12,467 ft (3800 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UTAT 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 Dashoguz International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Urgench International Airport | UZNU | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Nukus International Airport | UZNN | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Ashgabat International Airport | UTAA | 438 km (237 NM) |
| Ashgabat Bezmein Air Base | UT1G | 440 km (238 NM) |
| Türkmenabat International Airport | UTAV | 446 km (241 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Dashoguz International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 272 ft field elevation of Dashoguz 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 Dashoguz International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Dashoguz International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Dashoguz International Airport is UTAT, and its IATA code is TAZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Dashoguz International Airport above sea level?
Dashoguz International Airport sits at an elevation of 272 feet (83 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Dashoguz International Airport located?
The airport lies at 41.7599, 59.8361 — in Daşoguz, Daşoguz Region, Turkmenistan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Urgench International Airport, about 70 km away.
Does UTAT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UTAT 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 Dashoguz International Airport?
Dashoguz International Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 12,467 ft (3800 m) with a CON surface.