Heydar Aliyev Intl
Heydar Aliyev Intl (UBBB/GYD) serves Baku, Azerbaijan. This is a major international airport with 2 runways (16/34, 17/35). Field elevation is 10 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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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: N/A
- Timezone: Asia/Baku
- Distance from City: 20.8 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 16/34
- Designation: 16/34
- Dimensions: 13123 X 197
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT II, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 17/35
- Designation: 17/35
- Dimensions: 10499 X 148
- Surface: CON
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 119.200 MHz
- Ground: 121.700 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 126.800 MHz
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: http://www.airport-baku.com/
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: Azerbaijan CAA / AZANS; coordinate through handling agent. Minimum 3 working days lead time.
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approximately 160 AZN per tonne
- Parking Fee: First 2 hours free; approximately 69 AZN per tonne per hour thereafter
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: AZN
- Remarks: Handling by Azerbaijan Airlines Ground Handling (AZAL GH) or approved providers. Landing permits required for non-scheduled flights.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Jet A-1 supplied by SOCAR Aviation. Fuel available at Baku 24 hours; limited hours at regional airports.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Baku is the primary port of entry. Electronic visa (ASAN visa) available for many nationalities. Crew visas arranged through handling agent.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: No curfew. Noise abatement procedures in effect. Non-scheduled flights require overflight/landing permits from Azerbaijan CAA.
Airport Services
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Azerbaijan Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 48 working hours before scheduled departure
- Landing Lead Time: 48 working hours before scheduled departure
Overflight and landing permits required. 48 working hours lead time.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at UBBB?
- The tower frequency at Heydar Aliyev Intl is 119.2 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).
- Does UBBB require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Heydar Aliyev Intl.