Dushanbe (UTDD/DYU) — Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Dushanbe (UTDD/DYU) serves Dushanbe, Tajikistan. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (09/27). Field elevation is 2575 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: UTDD
- Name: Dushanbe
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 38.543301
- Longitude: 68.824997
- Elevation: 2575 ft
- Country: Tajikistan
- Municipality: Dushanbe
- IATA Code: DYU
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: UTDD
- Timezone: Asia/Dushanbe
- Distance from City: 5.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 09/27
- Designation: 09/27
- Dimensions: 10210 X 148
- Surface: Asphalt-Concrete
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: HIRL, REIL both ends
- NAVAIDs: ILS CAT I (110.3), VOR-DME (DNB 114.2), NDB (WG 420), NDB (FN 372)
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I (RWY 09), PAR (RWY 09), VOR/DME, NDB/DME, NDB
- Remarks: Displaced threshold RWY 09: 1335 ft. RWY 09 elev 2575 ft, RWY 27 elev 2543 ft. Mag var 4°E. Special qualification required for operations.
Frequencies
- Tower: 119.200 MHz
- Ground: 121.700 MHz
- Operations: 127.100 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 127.100, 119.200, 119.200, 121.700, 126.200 MHz
- ATIS: 126.200 MHz
Operation Hours
Dushanbe operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Airport and tower H24. Admin office Mon-Fri 03:00-12:00 UTC (08:00-17:00 local).
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +992 37 227 2179
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://airport.tj
- Remarks: Email: [email protected]. Address: 734012, Dushanbe, Tajikistan, M. Mastongulov str., apt. 32/2. Fire category 7. Fax: +992 47 227 87 17. Info desk: +992 47 449 42 33, +992 47 221 19 66. Baggage storage: +992 47 449 41 28. Ticket office (24h): +992 37 221 70 78. Baggage tracing: +992 37 223 16 34.
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: Tajikistan Civil Aviation Authority; coordinate through handling agent. Minimum 5 working days lead time.
- Remarks: No PPR or slots required. Landing permit required — submit AOC, airworthiness, registration, noise, insurance, radio license, FIR entry/exit points, routing, crew/pax details, and receiving party info.
Customs
- Open: 03:00
- Close: 12:00
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Customs available H24. Airport is 24/7 AOE. Customs/immigration operate with all scheduled flights including weekends.
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approximately 239 TJS per tonne
- Parking Fee: First 2 hours free; approximately 68 TJS per tonne per hour thereafter
- Handling Mandatory: No
- Currency: TJS
- Remarks: Landing permits required via Tajikistan CAA. Overflight permits valid 72 hours. Handlers: Euro Jet, Scorpius Aviation, FCG Ops, UTC Operations.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: 1.53
- Last Updated: 2026-04-04
- Remarks: Fuel available but supply subject to change. Advance fuel order strongly recommended. Suppliers: UTC Operations, EVO Fuels LLC. Price ~$5.80/gal as of Mar 2026.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Primary international port of entry for Tajikistan. Visa required for most nationalities; e-visa available. Visa on arrival for select nationalities. GBAO special permit required for Gorno-Badakhshan region. Registration with OVIR required for stays over 10 days.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: High-altitude operations require special attention (elevation 2575 ft, mountainous terrain). Special qualification may be required.
Alternates
UTDT
- ICAO: UTDT
- Name: Qurghonteppa International Airport
- Distance (NM): 40.6
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Landing permit required for all foreign aircraft. Apply min 7 working days prior via Tajikistan CAA. Overflight permit min 48h prior. No CAA processing fee for overflight permits but air navigation bills issued separately. Landing generates 3-5 invoices (landing/parking/handling/nav/fuel). CAA hours: 0300Z-1200Z Mon-Fri. Permit validity +72h from requested schedule.
UTDK
- ICAO: UTDK
- Name: Kulob Airport
- Distance (NM): 56.9
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
UTDL
- ICAO: UTDL
- Name: Khujand Airport
- Distance (NM): 108.1
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
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Tajikistan Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 72 working hours before scheduled departure
- Landing Lead Time: 72 working hours before departure
Overflight and landing permits required. 72 working hours lead time.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at UTDD?
- The tower frequency at Dushanbe is 119.2 MHz.
- What fuel is available at UTDD?
- Dushanbe offers Jet A-1.
- Does UTDD require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Dushanbe (Tajikistan).
- Is customs available at UTDD?
- Yes, customs at Dushanbe is available from 03:00 to 12:00.
- Where is UTDD located?
- Dushanbe (UTDD) is located in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
- What is the IATA code for UTDD?
- The IATA code for Dushanbe is DYU.
- How long is the runway at UTDD?
- The main runway at Dushanbe (09/27) measures 10210 X 148.
- Does UTDD have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Dushanbe has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 09/27.
- Is UTDD a port of entry?
- Yes, Dushanbe is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.