Reference data only — not for flight planning or navigation. Verify with official sources (AIP, NOTAMs, ATC). Full disclaimer
Nakhchivan
Nakhchivan (UBBN/NAJ) serves Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (14L/32R, 14R/32L). Field elevation is 2863 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
This information may contain errors or be outdated. Create a free account to suggest corrections and earn points.
81%
Data Complete
42 of 52 points
Missing: Operations, Contacts
Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
4/4
Frequencies
2/4
Operations
0/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
0/2
Additional Info
8/10
Data last updated:
Help keep this data accurate!
See a next to a field? Click it to confirm the info is still correct. Recently verified Outdated — please verify
See a next to a field? Click it to confirm the info is still correct. Recently verified Outdated — please verify
Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: UBBN
- Name: Nakhchivan
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 39.188801
- Longitude: 45.458401
- Elevation: 2863 ft
- Country: Azerbaijan
- Municipality: Nakhchivan
- IATA Code: NAJ
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Asia/Baku
- Distance from City: 5.5 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 14L/32R
- Designation: 14L/32R
- Dimensions: 10826 X 138
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NULL
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 14R/32L
- Designation: 14R/32L
- Dimensions: 10826 X 148
- Surface: CON
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NULL
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.200 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 127.500 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: N/A
- 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 88 AZN per tonne
- Parking Fee: First 2 hours free; approximately 32 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: N/A
- Remarks: No curfew. Noise abatement procedures in effect. Non-scheduled flights require overflight/landing permits from Azerbaijan CAA.
Alternates
OITT
- ICAO: OITT
- Name: Tabriz Intl
- Distance (NM): 73.1
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: International airports are ports of entry. Visa on arrival available for some nationalities. Crew must have valid Iranian visas unless exempt. Sanctions may affect crew nationalities accepted.
UDYZ
- ICAO: UDYZ
- Name: Zvartnots
- Distance (NM): 75.7
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Zvartnots is the primary port of entry. Visa on arrival available for many nationalities. Electronic visa available.
Airport Services
No services listed for this airport yet.
Are you a service provider? Register here to appear in this airport's listing.
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.
Nearby Airports
Airport History
Discover the key milestones and historical events that shaped Nakhchivan. Our community-powered timeline traces this airport's journey from its origins to the present day.
Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at UBBN?
- The tower frequency at Nakhchivan is 118.2 MHz.
- What fuel is available at UBBN?
- Nakhchivan offers Jet A-1.
- Does UBBN require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Nakhchivan (Azerbaijan).
- Does UBBN require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Nakhchivan.