Nakhchivan Airport

UBBN / NAJ

Nakhchivan, AZ

Last Updated
Mar 15, 11:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 20 min ago
11:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
6 kt
110°
8 km
Visibility
10,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1011 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR UBBN 151100Z 11006KT 8000 -SHRA SCT046CB OVC100 09/06 Q1011 NOSIG RMK MT OBSC QFE683

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,863 ft
SCT 4,600 ft AGL (CB)
OVC 10,000 ft AGL
SCT (CB)
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,463 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,863 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Nakhchivan Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 10,000 feet and 8 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-southeast (110°) at 6 knots. Runway 14L/32R is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 8 km, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. The ceiling is 10000 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 4,600 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 9°C (48°F) with a dewpoint of 6°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. Conditions are expected to remain MVFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain between 06:00Z and 13:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain between 16:00Z and 00:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

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

QNH
1011 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
916 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,863 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,931 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,898 ft
ISA Deviation: -0.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF UBBN 150457Z 1506/1606 11010KT 8000 SCT040CB OVC090 TX10/1512Z TN04/1603Z TEMPO 1506/1513 14016KT -SHRA SCT030CB OVC060 TEMPO 1516/1524 08012KT 5000 -SHRA SCT020CB OVC070
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:20Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 110° 10 kt
Visibility: 8 km
Ceiling: 9,000 ft
16:00Z TEMPO
+5h
MVFR 80° 12 kt
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 7,000 ft
Light Showers Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BBN
14L ✈️
32R
14R ✈️
32L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14L/32R
Active: 14L
10,826 ft 138 ft ASP 137°
5.2 kt 3.0 kt
30° angle
✈️ 14R/32L
Active: 14R
10,826 ft 148 ft CON 137°
5.2 kt 3.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - UBBN

8,387 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
55.7%
MVFR
24.3%
IFR
13.3%
LIFR
6.7%

Nakhchivan Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 55.7% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 20% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 6.1 knots, with gusts recorded up to 36 knots. Temperature extremes range from -14°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 6.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 36 kt
Calm Winds: 5.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
20.5%
NE
10.2%
E
17.1%
SE
13.2%
S
5.9%
SW
11.9%
W
11.3%
NW
4.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 6.6°C
Range: -14°C to 34°C
-14°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 3.4%

Best Months for VFR

October September March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14L/32R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt
Runway 14R/32L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt

Statistics computed from 8,387 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Nakhchivan Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: UBBN
IATA Code: NAJ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,863 ft MSL

Location

City: Nakhchivan
Country: AZ
Latitude: 39.188801°
Longitude: 45.458401°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 14L/32R
Length: 10,826 ft
Width: 138 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14R/32L
Length: 10,826 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Nakhchivan Airport

Overview

Nakhchivan Airport serves the autonomous republic of Nakhchivan, located in Azerbaijan's exclave region. As a medium airport situated at 2,863 feet MSL, it provides critical transportation infrastructure for this geographically isolated area. The airport features two substantial runways, each 10,826 feet long, capable of handling diverse aircraft types.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions, with 57.4% of observations in visual flight rules and an additional 27% in marginal VFR. The airport experiences moderate wind conditions, with prevailing northerly winds averaging 6.2 knots and occasional gusts up to 36 knots. Seasonal temperature variations are significant, ranging from -14°C to 34°C, with an average of 7.8°C.

Notable Features

The airport's elevated position at 2,863 feet MSL suggests potential terrain interaction and potential orographic effects. Both runways (14L/32R and 14R/32L) demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with consistently low average crosswind conditions at 3.9 knots. Visibility is generally excellent, with an average of 10 statute miles and minimal fog occurrence (1.6% of observations).

Approach Considerations

September through November represent the most consistent VFR flying months, offering optimal approach conditions. The dual runway configuration provides operational flexibility, with near-identical wind characteristics. Pilots should anticipate potential temperature-related performance considerations given the wide thermal range and moderate elevation.

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

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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.