Gabala International Airport (UBBQ/GBB) — Gabala, Azerbaijan
Gabala International Airport (UBBQ/GBB) serves Gabala, Azerbaijan. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (16/34). Field elevation is 935 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: UBBQ
- Name: Gabala International Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 40.808617
- Longitude: 47.725388
- Elevation: 935 ft
- Country: Azerbaijan
- Municipality: Gabala
- IATA Code: GBB
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: UBBA
- Timezone: Asia/Baku
- Distance from City: 17.4 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 16/34
- Designation: 16/34
- Dimensions: 11417 X 148
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: HIRL (60m spacing), CL (30m spacing), HIALS CAT II, TDZ, PAPI-L 3.0° (RWY 16), PAPI-L 3.5° (RWY 34)
- NAVAIDs: ILS/DME RWY 16
- Approach Types: ILS/DME
- Remarks: TDZ Elevation 1129 ft. Stopway 197 ft. RVR sensors: 10203 ft / 10446 ft.
Frequencies
- Tower: 133.900 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: 133.900 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: Tower 133.900 MHz (H24); ATIS 126.600 MHz MHz
- ATIS: 126.600 MHz
Operation Hours
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Admin hours: Mon–Fri 05:00–14:00 UTC (09:00–18:00 AZT); Sat–Sun 06:00–11:00 UTC (10:00–15:00 AZT). Control tower H24.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +994 24 205-00-46
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: +994 24 205-00-46
- Website: https://qebele-ih.gov.az/en/qebele-beynelxalq-hava-limani.html
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: Slots not required for GA. PPR mandatory for all aircraft with 48 working hours lead time. Commercial and cargo flights coordinated via Azerbaijan Airports authority.
Customs
- Open: 00:00
- Close: 18:00
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: Local time AZT (UTC+4): 04:00–22:00. Available on request outside stated hours.
Fees
- Landing Fee: N/A
- Parking Fee: N/A
- Handling Mandatory: No
- 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 available. No AVGAS available.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: No US CBP preclearance. Landing permit required from Azerbaijan State Civil Aviation Agency (SCAA) for non-scheduled flights; submit 48–72 hours prior.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: Maximum wingspan: 36 m. Fire category 7.
Alternates
UBBG
- ICAO: UBBG
- Name: Ganja
- Distance (NM): 64.1
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Landing permit required in advance via Azerbaijan State Civil Aviation Agency (SCAA). Apply minimum 72h prior. No US CBP preclearance.
UBBY
- ICAO: UBBY
- Name: Zaqatala International Airport
- Distance (NM): 65.5
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Landing permit required for international operations via Azerbaijan State Civil Aviation Agency (SCAA). Advance notification required.
UBBS
- ICAO: UBBS
- Name: Stepanakert Airport
- Distance (NM): 69.3
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
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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 UBBQ?
- The tower frequency at Gabala International Airport is 133.900 MHz.
- What fuel is available at UBBQ?
- Gabala International Airport offers JET A-1.
- Does UBBQ require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Gabala International Airport (Azerbaijan).
- Is customs available at UBBQ?
- Yes, customs at Gabala International Airport is available from 00:00 to 18:00.
- Does UBBQ require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Gabala International Airport.
- Where is UBBQ located?
- Gabala International Airport (UBBQ) is located in Gabala, Azerbaijan.
- What is the IATA code for UBBQ?
- The IATA code for Gabala International Airport is GBB.
- How long is the runway at UBBQ?
- The main runway at Gabala International Airport (16/34) measures 11417 X 148.
- Does UBBQ have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Gabala International Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 16/34.
- Is UBBQ a port of entry?
- Yes, Gabala International Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.