Navoi International Airport (UZSA)
Medium airport · Navoi, Navoiy Region, Uzbekistan
Airport data
| Name | Navoi International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UZSA |
| IATA | NVI |
| Elevation | 1,140 ft (347 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°7'3" E 65°10'22" 40.11760, 65.17266 |
| Location | Navoi, Navoiy Region, Uzbekistan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 13,123 ft (4000 m) | 148 ft | ASPH | Yes |
Navoi International Airport at a glance
Navoi International Airport is a medium airport in Navoi, Navoiy Region, Uzbekistan, known to airline systems as NVI. The field elevation of 1,140 ft (347 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UZSA 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, 07/25, offers 13,123 ft (4000 m) of asph surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UZSA 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 Navoi 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 | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Samarkand International Airport | UZSS | 161 km (87 NM) |
| Türkmenabat International Airport | UTAV | 191 km (103 NM) |
| Zomin Airport | UZTZ | 276 km (149 NM) |
| Gissar Air Base | TJ-UT45 | 350 km (189 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Navoi International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,140 ft field elevation of Navoi 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 Navoi International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Navoi International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Navoi International Airport is UZSA, and its IATA code is NVI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Navoi International Airport above sea level?
Navoi International Airport sits at an elevation of 1,140 feet (347 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Navoi International Airport located?
The airport lies at 40.1176, 65.1727 — in Navoi, Navoiy Region, Uzbekistan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bukhara International Airport, about 70 km away.
Does UZSA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UZSA 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 Navoi International Airport?
Navoi International Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 13,123 ft (4000 m) with a ASPH surface.