Türkmenabat International Airport (UTAV)
Large airport · Türkmenabat, Lebap Region, Turkmenistan
Airport data
| Name | Türkmenabat International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UTAV |
| IATA | CRZ |
| Elevation | 649 ft (198 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°55'50" E 63°33'50" 38.93066, 63.56398 |
| Location | Türkmenabat, Lebap Region, Turkmenistan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 12,467 ft (3800 m) | 197 ft | CON | Yes |
Türkmenabat International Airport at a glance
Türkmenabat International Airport is a large airport in Türkmenabat, Lebap Region, Turkmenistan, known to airline systems as CRZ. The field elevation of 649 ft (198 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UTAV 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, 13/31, offers 12,467 ft (3800 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UTAV 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 Türkmenabat International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bukhara International Airport | UZSB | 123 km (66 NM) |
| Navoi International Airport | UZSA | 191 km (103 NM) |
| Mary International Airport | UTAM | 206 km (111 NM) |
| Mary North Airport | TM-UT52 | 207 km (112 NM) |
| Samarkand International Airport | UZSS | 306 km (165 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Türkmenabat International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 649 ft field elevation of Türkmenabat 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 Türkmenabat International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Türkmenabat International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Türkmenabat International Airport is UTAV, and its IATA code is CRZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Türkmenabat International Airport above sea level?
Türkmenabat International Airport sits at an elevation of 649 feet (198 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Türkmenabat International Airport located?
The airport lies at 38.9307, 63.5640 — in Türkmenabat, Lebap Region, Turkmenistan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bukhara International Airport, about 123 km away.
Does UTAV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UTAV 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 Türkmenabat International Airport?
Türkmenabat International Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 12,467 ft (3800 m) with a CON surface.