Bukhara International Airport (UZSB)
Large airport · Bukhara, Bukhara Region, Uzbekistan
Airport data
| Name | Bukhara International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UZSB |
| IATA | BHK |
| Elevation | 751 ft (229 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 39°46'31" E 64°28'56" 39.77532, 64.48228 |
| Location | Bukhara, Bukhara Region, Uzbekistan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 9,843 ft (3000 m) | 147 ft | ASP | Yes |
Bukhara International Airport at a glance
Bukhara International Airport is a large airport in Bukhara, Bukhara Region, Uzbekistan, known to airline systems as BHK. The field elevation of 751 ft (229 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UZSB 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, 01/19, offers 9,843 ft (3000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UZSB 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 Bukhara International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Navoi International Airport | UZSA | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Türkmenabat International Airport | UTAV | 123 km (66 NM) |
| Samarkand International Airport | UZSS | 214 km (116 NM) |
| Mary International Airport | UTAM | 328 km (177 NM) |
| Mary North Airport | TM-UT52 | 329 km (178 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bukhara International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 751 ft field elevation of Bukhara 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 Bukhara International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bukhara International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bukhara International Airport is UZSB, and its IATA code is BHK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bukhara International Airport above sea level?
Bukhara International Airport sits at an elevation of 751 feet (229 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bukhara International Airport located?
The airport lies at 39.7753, 64.4823 — in Bukhara, Bukhara Region, Uzbekistan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Navoi International Airport, about 70 km away.
Does UZSB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UZSB 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 Bukhara International Airport?
Bukhara International Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 9,843 ft (3000 m) with a ASP surface.