Gabala International Airport

UBBQ / GBB

Gabala, AZ

Last Updated
Feb 14, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 47 min ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
5 kt
270°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1003 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR UBBQ 141000Z 27005KT 9999 SCT200 18/06 Q1003 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 935 ft
SCT 20,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
20,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
20,935 ft AMSL
QNH
1003 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
972 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (935 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,243 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,827 ft
ISA Deviation: +4.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF UBBQ 140459Z 1406/1506 VRB04KT 9999 SCT100 TX17/1410Z TN03/1502Z TEMPO 1406/1409 15006KT SCT020 BECMG 1409/1411 27005KT SCT020 TEMPO 1418/1506 31006KT 6000 SCT012
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:46Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 4 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
18:00Z TEMPO
+8h
MVFR 310° 6 kt
Visibility: 6 km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BBQ
16
34 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 34
11,811 ft 197 ft Asphalt/Concrete
1.7 kt 4.7 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - UBBQ

3,579 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
53.4%
MVFR
28.2%
IFR
13.8%
LIFR
4.6%

Gabala International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 53.4% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 18.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Calm conditions occur 19.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -8°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 19.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.1%
NE
6.9%
E
11.1%
SE
12.3%
S
8.3%
SW
5.7%
W
18.1%
NW
8.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.4°C
Range: -8°C to 31°C
-8°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.2%

Best Months for VFR

September October January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.2 kt

Statistics computed from 3,579 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Gabala International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: UBBQ
IATA Code: GBB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 935 ft MSL

Location

City: Gabala
Country: AZ
Latitude: 40.808617°
Longitude: 47.725389°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 11,811 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: Asphalt/Concrete
ILS: No

About Gabala International Airport

Overview

Gabala International Airport serves the Gabala region in Azerbaijan, positioned at an elevation of 935 ft MSL. The airport features a single substantial runway (16/34) measuring 11,811 feet in length, constructed with asphalt and concrete surfaces. As a medium-sized airport, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region's transportation needs.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations indicate predominantly favorable flying conditions, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions present 55.6% of the time. Winds typically originate from the west (270°) at an average speed of 4.8 knots, with occasional gusts up to 31 knots. Temperature ranges from -8°C to 31°C, creating varied atmospheric conditions that pilots should carefully monitor during different seasons.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic positioning at coordinates 40.808617, 47.725389 suggests a terrain environment typical of Azerbaijan's landscape. Calm wind conditions occur 20.8% of the time, which can impact aircraft performance and approach strategies. Visibility consistently remains excellent, with an average of 10 statute miles and minimal instances of reduced visibility.

Approach Considerations

Runway 16/34 demonstrates highly favorable wind alignment, with wind conditions supporting operations 100% of the time. The average crosswind is minimal at 3.1 knots, facilitating straightforward approach and landing procedures. September, October, and January represent the most consistent months for Visual Flight Rules operations, offering optimal flying conditions for pilots.

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.