Heydar Aliyev International Airport

UBBB / GYD

Baku, AZ

Last Updated
Apr 25, 11:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 25 min ago
11:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
12 kt
350°
10+ km
Visibility
3,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR UBBB 251130Z 35012KT 9999 FEW015 BKN030 13/09 Q1016 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 10 ft
FEW 1,500 ft AGL
BKN 3,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,510 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,010 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Heydar Aliyev International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 3,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (350°) at 12 knots. Runway 35 is favored with a 12-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 3000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 13°C (55°F) with a dewpoint of 9°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Mist. Expect variable wind speeds ranging from 4 to 18 knots. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 06:00Z and 12:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast between 12:00Z and 16:00Z. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Mist between 00:00Z and 04:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1016 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (10 ft)
Pressure Alt
-73 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -311 ft
ISA Deviation: -2.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF UBBB 250507Z 2506/2606 32012KT 9999 SCT012 BKN020 TX15/2510Z TN08/2601Z TEMPO 2506/2512 35016KT TEMPO 2512/2516 35018G28KT BKN015 BECMG 2518/2520 34005KT TEMPO 2600/2604 VRB04KT 3000 BR SCT006
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:54Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 320° 12 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
12:00Z TEMPO
+1h
MVFR 350° 18 kt
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
18:00Z BECMG
+7h
VFR 340° 5 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BBB
16
34 ✈️
17
35 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 34
13,123 ft 197 ft ASP 167°
11.8 kt 2.1 kt
10° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 35
10,499 ft 148 ft CON 179°
12.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - UBBB

10,104 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
64.4%
MVFR
25.3%
IFR
6.2%
LIFR
4.1%

Heydar Aliyev International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 64.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 10.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 40 knots. Temperatures typically range between -2°C and 28°C with an average of 11.2°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, April, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 10.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 40 kt
Calm Winds: 3.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
18.2%
NE
4.8%
E
4.7%
SE
10.5%
S
22.7%
SW
2.8%
W
4.7%
NW
27.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 11.2°C
Range: -2°C to 28°C
-2°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4.5%

Best Months for VFR

September April March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt

Statistics computed from 10,104 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Heydar Aliyev International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: UBBB
IATA Code: GYD
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 10 ft MSL

Location

City: Baku
Country: AZ
Latitude: 40.467499°
Longitude: 50.046700°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 13,123 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 10,499 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Heydar Aliyev International Airport

Overview

Heydar Aliyev International Airport serves as the primary international airport for Baku, Azerbaijan, located at coordinates 40.467499, 50.046700. Situated at a low elevation of 10 ft mean sea level, the airport provides critical international and regional air connectivity in the Caucasus region.

Flying Conditions

The airport's low elevation and coastal location near the Caspian Sea suggests potential for variable wind conditions and maritime meteorological influences. Pilots should anticipate potential crosswind scenarios, particularly when operating on the two primary runways: the 13,123 ft asphalt runway (16/34) and the 10,499 ft concrete runway (17/35).

Notable Features

Heydar Aliyev International Airport features two substantial runways capable of handling large commercial aircraft, with significant length allowing operations for wide-body jets. The airport's geographic position near Baku provides a strategic aviation hub with potential for complex local terrain and wind interactions due to the nearby Caucasus mountain ranges.

Approach Considerations

Given the airport's dual runway configuration, pilots have operational flexibility for approaches based on prevailing wind conditions. The substantial runway lengths (16/34 at 13,123 ft and 17/35 at 10,499 ft) provide ample landing and takeoff margins for most commercial aircraft types.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.