Khujand International Airport (UTDL)
Large airport · Khujand, Sughd Region, Tajikistan
Airport data
| Name | Khujand International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UTDL |
| IATA | LBD |
| Elevation | 1,450 ft (442 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°12'55" E 69°41'41" 40.21540, 69.69470 |
| Location | Khujand, Sughd Region, Tajikistan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 10,433 ft (3180 m) | 164 ft | ASP | Yes |
Khujand International Airport at a glance
Khujand International Airport is a large airport in Khujand, Sughd Region, Tajikistan, known to airline systems as LBD. The field elevation of 1,450 ft (442 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UTDL 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 10,433 ft (3180 m) of asp 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 UTDL 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 Khujand International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Batken Airport | UCFB | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Zomin Airport | UZTZ | 111 km (60 NM) |
| Tashkent International Airport | UZTT | 121 km (65 NM) |
| Tashkent-Khumo International Airport | UZTP | 125 km (68 NM) |
| Fergana International Airport | UZFF | 175 km (95 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Khujand International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,450 ft field elevation of Khujand 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 7 airports and airfields we list for Tajikistan — 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 Khujand International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Khujand International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Khujand International Airport is UTDL, and its IATA code is LBD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Khujand International Airport above sea level?
Khujand International Airport sits at an elevation of 1,450 feet (442 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Khujand International Airport located?
The airport lies at 40.2154, 69.6947 — in Khujand, Sughd Region, Tajikistan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Batken Airport, about 99 km away.
Does UTDL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UTDL 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 Khujand International Airport?
Khujand International Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 10,433 ft (3180 m) with a ASP surface.