Tashkent International Airport (UZTT)
Large airport · Tashkent, Tashkent Region, Uzbekistan
Airport data
| Name | Tashkent International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UZTT |
| IATA | TAS |
| Elevation | 1,417 ft (432 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 41°15'28" E 69°16'52" 41.25790, 69.28120 |
| Location | Tashkent, Tashkent Region, Uzbekistan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08L/26R | 13,123 ft (4000 m) | 197 ft | CON | Yes |
| 08R/26L | 12,812 ft (3905 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Tashkent International Airport at a glance
Tashkent International Airport is a large airport in Tashkent, Tashkent Region, Uzbekistan, known to airline systems as TAS. The field elevation of 1,417 ft (432 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UZTT are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 08L/26R — offers 13,123 ft (4000 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08L points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UZTT 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 Tashkent International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tashkent-Khumo International Airport | UZTP | 11 km (6 NM) |
| Khujand International Airport | UTDL | 121 km (65 NM) |
| Shymkent International Airport | UAII | 124 km (67 NM) |
| Zomin Airport | UZTZ | 157 km (85 NM) |
| Batken Airport | UCFB | 188 km (102 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tashkent International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,417 ft field elevation of Tashkent 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 Tashkent International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tashkent International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tashkent International Airport is UZTT, and its IATA code is TAS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tashkent International Airport above sea level?
Tashkent International Airport sits at an elevation of 1,417 feet (432 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tashkent International Airport located?
The airport lies at 41.2579, 69.2812 — in Tashkent, Tashkent Region, Uzbekistan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tashkent-Khumo International Airport, about 11 km away.
Does UZTT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UZTT 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 Tashkent International Airport?
Tashkent International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 08L/26R, measures 13,123 ft (4000 m) with a CON surface.