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Gabala International Airport (UBBQ/GBB) — Gabala, Azerbaijan

At a glance

Customs: 00:00–18:00 UTC (on request)
Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: JET A-1
Tower: 133.900
Runways: 16/34
Elevation: 935 ft

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 3/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 1/2

Additional Info 10/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-08

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: 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.

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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

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

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
APIS 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.

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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: Not recorded
Immigration Remarks: N/A

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.

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Active NOTAMs

A0259/26

warning Upcoming

Aerodrome restriction

TRIGGER NOTAM PERM AIRAC AIP AMDT 05/2026 WEF 29 OCT 2026 UBBQ AD 2.6 TABLE UPDATED.

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

A0269/26

info

RWY 34 WIND, QNH, TEMP AND HUMIDITY SENSORS U/S.

2026-10-05 11:30 UTC 2026-11-05 23:59 UTC

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Nearby Airports

UBEE Yevlakh Airport 29 NM UBEI Shaki Airport 32 NM UBEN Naftalan Airport 44 NM UBEY Agjabedi Airport 49 NM UBBH Khachmaz Airport 64 NM UBBG Ganja 64 NM UBBY Zaqatala International Airport 66 NM UBBS Stepanakert Airport 69 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently 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). Permit details for 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.
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.

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