Urgench International Airport (UZNU)
Large airport · Urgench, Xorazm Region, Uzbekistan
Airport data
| Name | Urgench International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UZNU |
| IATA | UGC |
| Elevation | 320 ft (98 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 41°34'58" E 60°38'36" 41.58274, 60.64338 |
| Location | Urgench, Xorazm Region, Uzbekistan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 11,065 ft (3373 m) | 165 ft | ASP | Yes |
Urgench International Airport at a glance
Urgench International Airport is a large airport in Urgench, Xorazm Region, Uzbekistan, known to airline systems as UGC. The field elevation of 320 ft (98 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UZNU 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 11,065 ft (3373 m) of asp 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 UZNU 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 Urgench International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dashoguz International Airport | UTAT | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Nukus International Airport | UZNN | 131 km (71 NM) |
| Bukhara International Airport | UZSB | 381 km (206 NM) |
| Türkmenabat International Airport | UTAV | 385 km (208 NM) |
| Navoi International Airport | UZSA | 414 km (224 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Urgench International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 320 ft field elevation of Urgench 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 Urgench International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Urgench International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Urgench International Airport is UZNU, and its IATA code is UGC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Urgench International Airport above sea level?
Urgench International Airport sits at an elevation of 320 feet (98 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Urgench International Airport located?
The airport lies at 41.5827, 60.6434 — in Urgench, Xorazm Region, Uzbekistan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Dashoguz International Airport, about 70 km away.
Does UZNU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UZNU 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 Urgench International Airport?
Urgench International Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 11,065 ft (3373 m) with a ASP surface.