Namangan International Airport (UZFN)
Large airport · Namangan, Namangan Region, Uzbekistan
Airport data
| Name | Namangan International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UZFN |
| IATA | NMA |
| Elevation | 1,555 ft (474 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°59'5" E 71°33'28" 40.98462, 71.55780 |
| Location | Namangan, Namangan Region, Uzbekistan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 10,698 ft (3261 m) | 160 ft | ASP | No |
Namangan International Airport at a glance
Namangan International Airport is a large airport in Namangan, Namangan Region, Uzbekistan, known to airline systems as NMA. The field elevation of 1,555 ft (474 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UZFN 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, 10/28, offers 10,698 ft (3261 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UZFN 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 Namangan International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Andijan International Airport | UZFA | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Fergana International Airport | UZFF | 71 km (38 NM) |
| Osh International Airport | UCFO | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Jalal-Abad Airport | UCFD | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Batken Airport | UCFB | 121 km (65 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Namangan International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,555 ft field elevation of Namangan 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 12 airports and airfields we list for Uzbekistan — 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 Namangan International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Namangan International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Namangan International Airport is UZFN, and its IATA code is NMA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Namangan International Airport above sea level?
Namangan International Airport sits at an elevation of 1,555 feet (474 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Namangan International Airport located?
The airport lies at 40.9846, 71.5578 — in Namangan, Namangan Region, Uzbekistan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Andijan International Airport, about 68 km away.
Does UZFN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UZFN 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 Namangan International Airport?
Namangan International Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 10,698 ft (3261 m) with a ASP surface.