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Ashgabat (UTAA) — Ashgabat, Turkmenistan

Ashgabat (UTAA/ASB) serves Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. This is a major international airport with 3 runways (11/29, 12L/30R). Field elevation is 692 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 7/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: UTAA
  • Name: Ashgabat
  • Type: large_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 37.986801
  • Longitude: 58.361
  • Elevation: 692 ft
  • Country: Turkmenistan
  • Municipality: Ashgabat
  • IATA Code: ASB
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Asia/Ashgabat
  • Distance from City: 12.2 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 11/29

  • Designation: 11/29
  • Dimensions: 5907 X 114
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: NULL
  • NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 12L/30R

  • Designation: 12L/30R
  • Dimensions: 12467 X 151
  • Surface: CON
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 12R/30L

  • Designation: 12R/30L
  • Dimensions: 9806 X 196
  • Surface: CON
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 120.000 MHz
  • Ground: 121.700 MHz
  • Operations: 123.500 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A
Tuesday N/A
Wednesday N/A
Thursday N/A
Friday N/A
Saturday N/A
Sunday 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: Turkmenistan Civil Aviation Authority; all arrangements through state channels. Minimum 10 working days lead time.
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approximately 59 TMT per tonne
  • Parking Fee: First 2 hours free; approximately 20 TMT per tonne per hour thereafter
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: TMT
  • Remarks: Handling by Turkmenistan Airlines Ground Services. All arrangements must go through state aviation authority. Landing and overflight permits mandatory.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Jet A-1 available at Ashgabat. Limited availability at regional airports. Fuel subsidized domestically; international operators may face different pricing.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • GENDEC Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Ashgabat is the primary port of entry. Visa required for virtually all nationalities; letter of invitation required. Crew visas must be arranged well in advance.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: No standard curfew. Strict government control over all aviation operations. All flights must be coordinated through state aviation authority.

Airport Services

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Active NOTAMs

O0240/26 info
Temporary restricted area
RESTRICTED AREA ACT: 3717N06016E-3721N06008E-3724N06011E-3720N06021E-3717N06016E.
2026-07-01 03:00:00 2026-07-31 17:00:00
O0255/26 info
Temporary restricted area
RESTRICTED AREA ACT: 3857N05616E-3857N05612E-3855N05611E-3854N05613E- 3854N05615E-3857N05616E.
2026-07-01 03:00:00 2026-07-31 17:00:00
O0257/26 info
Temporary restricted area
RESTRICTED AREA ACT: CIRCLE RADIUS 5KM, CENTRE 3729N06140E.
2026-07-01 03:00:00 2026-07-31 17:00:00

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Nearby Airports

OIMN Bojnord Airport 58 NM OIMS Sabzevar National Airport 115 NM OIMM Shahid Hashemi Nejad Intl 122 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at UTAA?
The tower frequency at Ashgabat is 120 MHz.
What fuel is available at UTAA?
Ashgabat offers Jet A-1.
Does UTAA require slots or PPR?
PPR is required at Ashgabat.
Where is UTAA located?
Ashgabat (UTAA) is located in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan.
What is the IATA code for UTAA?
The IATA code for Ashgabat is ASB.
How long is the runway at UTAA?
The main runway at Ashgabat (11/29) measures 5907 X 114.
Is UTAA a port of entry?
Yes, Ashgabat is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.
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