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Heydar Aliyev Intl (UBBB/GYD) — Baku, Azerbaijan

At a glance

Operating hours: Open 24h
Customs: 04:00–23:00 UTC (on request)
Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: JET A-1
Tower: 119.200
Runways: 16/34, 18/36
Elevation: 10 ft

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 4/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 1/2

Additional Info 10/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-08

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: UBBB
Name: Heydar Aliyev Intl
Type: large_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 40.467499
Longitude: 50.0467
Elevation: 10 ft
Country: Azerbaijan
Municipality: Baku
IATA Code: GYD
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: UBBA
Timezone: Asia/Baku
Distance from City: 20.0 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 16/34

Designation: 16/34
Dimensions: 13136 X 197
Surface: Asphalt
PCN: 50/R/B/X/T
Lighting: HIRL, REIL, ALSF-1, PAPI
NAVAIDs: ILS CAT I Rwy 34 LOC 111.7; ILS Rwy 16 LOC 109.5
Approach Types: ILS CAT I, VOR/DME, RNAV (GPS)
Remarks: Rwy 34: True heading 340°, TODA 10170 ft, LDA 8858 ft, slope +0.1°, elevation -23 ft; MM BAKU, OM BAKU. Rwy 16: True heading 160°, TODA 9514 ft, LDA 8858 ft, slope -0.1°, elevation -13 ft, TDZE -13 ft. PCN evaluation: Technical. STARs published for RW16 and RW34. SID RW34-1 published.

Runway 18/36

Designation: 18/36
Dimensions: 10499 X 167
Surface: Concrete
PCN: 150/F/A/W/T
Lighting: HIRL, REIL, ALSF-1, PAPI
NAVAIDs: ILS Rwy 18 LOC 110.5; ILS CAT I Rwy 36 LOC 109.3
Approach Types: ILS CAT I, VOR/DME, RNAV (GPS)
Remarks: Rwy 36: True heading 360°, displaced threshold 44.4 ft, TODA 11811 ft, LDA 10055 ft, slope +0.2°, elevation -13 ft; MM BAKU/BINA, OM BAKU. Rwy 18: True heading 180°, TODA 11040 ft, LDA 10499 ft, slope -0.2°, elevation 10 ft, TDZE 10 ft, stopway 246 ft. PCN evaluation: Technical. SID RW18 published. Radar required for RW18 and RW36 departures. Departure via left turn to BUNIS prohibited for IL-76 aircraft 1800-0300 (winter) / 1700-0200 (summer).

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Frequencies

Tower: 119.200 MHz
Ground: 121.700 MHz
Operations: 129.300 MHz
Traffic/Approach: Approach 129.300 MHz; Tower 119.200 MHz (H24); Ground 121.700 MHz; ATIS 126.800 MHz MHz
ATIS: 126.800 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday Open 24 hours

Tuesday Open 24 hours

Wednesday Open 24 hours

Thursday Open 24 hours

Friday Open 24 hours

Saturday Open 24 hours

Sunday Open 24 hours

Heydar Aliyev Intl operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: Airport operates H24. Control tower H24. Admin hours: Mon-Fri 05:00-14:00 UTC, Sat-Sun 06:00-11:00 UTC.

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: +994 12 497 27 27
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: https://airport.az
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Yes
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: [email protected]
Remarks: Slots mandatory for all scheduled and non-scheduled IFR flights. PPR required for non-scheduled commercial, cargo, and GA operations. Peak hours: 07:00–23:00 UTC.

Customs

Open: 04:00
Close: 23:00
Phone: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: Yes
Remarks: Local hours AZT (UTC+4): 08:00-03:00 next day. Available 24/7 on request for international GA flights. No US CBP preclearance.

Fees

Landing Fee: N/A
Parking Fee: N/A
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: AZN
Remarks: N/A

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: JET A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-04-08
Remarks: JET A-1 only. Available H24.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
APIS Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Landing permit required in advance for non-scheduled flights via State Civil Aviation Agency (SCAA).

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: 3
Remarks: Magnetic variation 06°E. Fire category 9. Elevation 11 ft. No daylight savings time observed. Departure via left turn to BUNIS prohibited for IL-76 aircraft 1800-0300Z (winter) / 1700-0200Z (summer) from RW18 and RW34.

Alternates

UBTT

ICAO: UBTT
Name: Zabrat Airport
Distance (NM): 3.6
Has IFR: No
Port of Entry: Not recorded
Immigration Remarks: N/A

UBBI

ICAO: UBBI
Name: Nasosnaya Air Base
Distance (NM): 23.5
Has IFR: No
Port of Entry: Not recorded
Immigration Remarks: N/A

UBBQ

ICAO: UBBQ
Name: Gabala International Airport
Distance (NM): 107.6
Has IFR: No
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: No US CBP preclearance. Landing permit required from Azerbaijan State Civil Aviation Agency (SCAA) for non-scheduled flights; submit 48–72 hours prior.

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Azerbaijan Permit Requirements

Medium Overflight: 2d Landing: 2d

Overflight Permit: Yes
Landing Permit: Yes
Overflight Lead Time: 48 working hours before scheduled departure
Landing Lead Time: 48 working hours before scheduled departure

Private / GA Operations:

Overflight and landing permits required. 48 working hours lead time.

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Active NOTAMs

A0252/26

warning Upcoming

Aerodrome restriction

TRIGGER NOTAM PERM AIRAC AIP AMDT 05/2026 WEF 29 OCT 2026 UBBB AD 2.6, UBBB AD 2.24.4-1, UBBB AD 2.24.4-3 TABLES UPDATED.

2026-10-29 00:00 UTC 2026-11-11 23:59 UTC

A0253/26

warning Upcoming

ILS restriction

TRIGGER NOTAM PERM AIRAC AIP AMDT 05/2026 WEF 29 OCT 2026 UBBB AD 2.24.10-1, UBBB AD 2.24.10-3, UBBB AD 2.24.10-5, UBBB AD 2.24.10-9 CHARTS UPDATED.

2026-10-29 00:00 UTC 2026-11-11 23:59 UTC

A0275/26

info

Runway closed

RWY 17/35 CLOSED DUE TO CONSTRUCTION WORKS

2026-10-20 05:00 UTC 2026-10-29 14:00 UTC

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Nearby Airports

UBTT Zabrat Airport 4 NM UBLL Baku Lökbatan Airport 19 NM UBBI Nasosnaya Air Base 24 NM UBBM Hajigabul Kazı Magomed Airport 59 NM UBBH Khachmaz Airport 81 NM UBBL Lankaran International Airport 118 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at UBBB?: The tower frequency at Heydar Aliyev Intl is 119.200 MHz.
What fuel is available at UBBB?: Heydar Aliyev Intl offers JET A-1.
Does UBBB require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Heydar Aliyev Intl (Azerbaijan). Permit details for Azerbaijan
Is customs available at UBBB?: Yes, customs at Heydar Aliyev Intl is available from 04:00 to 23:00.
Does UBBB require slots or PPR?: Slots are required at Heydar Aliyev Intl.
Where is UBBB located?: Heydar Aliyev Intl (UBBB) is located in Baku, Azerbaijan.
What is the IATA code for UBBB?: The IATA code for Heydar Aliyev Intl is GYD.
Does UBBB have an ILS approach?: Yes, Heydar Aliyev Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runways 16/34, 18/36.
Is UBBB a port of entry?: Yes, Heydar Aliyev Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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