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Nakhchivan (UBBN/NAJ) — Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan
At a glance
- Operating hours
- Open 24h
- Customs
- Available 24h
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- JET A-1
- Tower
- 127.900
- Runways
- 14L/32R, 14R/32L
- Elevation
- 2,863 ft
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info
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Runways
4/4
Frequencies
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Operations
2/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
1/2
Additional Info
10/10
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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: UBBA
- Timezone: Asia/Baku
- Distance from City: 5.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 14L/32R
- Designation: 14L/32R
- Dimensions: 10826 X 148
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: LIGHTED
- NAVAIDs: ILS 14L
- Approach Types: ILS, VOR/DME, RNAV (GNSS)
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 14R/32L
- Designation: 14R/32L
- Dimensions: 10806 X 148
- Surface: Concrete
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: LIGHTED
- NAVAIDs: ILS 14R
- Approach Types: ILS, VOR/DME, RNAV (GNSS)
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 127.900 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: 118.200 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: Approach 118.200 MHz; Tower 127.900 MHz; ATIS 127.500 MHz MHz
- ATIS: 127.500 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
Nakhchivan operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Airport H24. Control Tower H24. Admin: Mon-Fri 09:00-18:00 local (AZT, UTC+4), Sat-Sun 10:00-15:00 local (AZT, UTC+4).
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +994365444730
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: http://airportnakhchivan.com
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: Slots mandatory for commercial and IFR flights. PPR required for all non-scheduled and GA flights. Request 48-72 hours in advance.
Customs
- Open: 00:00
- Close: 23:59
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Customs, immigration, and agriculture services available. Airport is a designated Port of Entry.
Fees
- Landing Fee: 0.50 AZN per metric ton MTOW; fixed rate 100 AZN for aircraft <5700 kg
- Parking Fee: 0.10 AZN per metric ton per 24 hours after first 2 hours free; fixed rate 50 AZN/day for aircraft <5700 kg
- Handling Mandatory: No
- Currency: AZN
- Remarks: Fees apply to international flights; domestic rates may differ.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-08
- Remarks: Jet A-1 supplied by SOCAR Aviation. Fuel available at Baku 24 hours; limited hours at regional airports.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Landing permit required for non-scheduled and GA flights; valid 24 hours.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: 18:00
- Curfew End: 02:00
- Noise Chapter Min: 3
- Remarks: Curfew 22:00-06:00 local (18:00-02:00 UTC). Max wingspan 36m. Reverse thrust restricted when unnecessary. Engine run-ups limited 22:00-05:00 local.
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: Primary port of entry for Armenia. Immigration H24. Visa on arrival available for many nationalities. eVisa available.
Airport Services
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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.
Active NOTAMs
A0258/26
warning Upcoming
ILS restriction
TRIGGER NOTAM PERM AIRAC AIP AMDT 05/2026 WEF 29 OCT 2026
UBBN AD 2.24.10-1, UBBN AD 2.24.10-3, UBBN AD 2.24.10-5, UBBN AD
2.24.10-7 CHARTS UPDATED.
2026-10-29 00:00 UTC
2026-11-11 23:59 UTC
A0273/26
caution
Instrument procedure change
ALL INSTRUMENT APCH PROC TO RWY 32L/32R NOT AVBL.
2026-10-12 06:35 UTC
2027-01-12 23:59 UTC
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at UBBN?
- The tower frequency at Nakhchivan is 127.900 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). Permit details for Azerbaijan
- Is customs available at UBBN?
- Yes, customs at Nakhchivan is available from 00:00 to 23:59.
- Does UBBN require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Nakhchivan.
- Where is UBBN located?
- Nakhchivan (UBBN) is located in Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan.
- What is the IATA code for UBBN?
- The IATA code for Nakhchivan is NAJ.
- Does UBBN have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Nakhchivan has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runways 14L/32R, 14R/32L.
- Is UBBN a port of entry?
- Yes, Nakhchivan is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.