Ashgabat International Airport

UTAA / ASB

Ashgabat, TM

Last Updated
Mar 4, 16:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 46 min ago
16:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
8 kt
110°
10+ km
Visibility
2,700 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1019 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR UTAA 041600Z 11008KT 9999 FEW018CB OVC027 09/07 Q1019 R88/70D NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 692 ft
FEW 1,800 ft AGL (CB)
OVC 2,700 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,492 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,392 ft AMSL
QNH
1019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
996 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (692 ft)
Pressure Alt
520 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -34 ft
ISA Deviation: -4.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF UTAA 041050Z 0412/0512 12016KT 6000 BKN010 SCT020CB BECMG 0415/0417 14012KT 2000 BR BKN005 TEMPO 0500/0505 0500 FG BKN003 BECMG 0505/0507 26014KT 4000 BR BKN020
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:46Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 120° 16 kt
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
00:00Z TEMPO
+8h
LIFR
Visibility: 0.5 km
Ceiling: 300 ft
Fog

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TAA
11L ✈️
29R
11 ✈️
29
11R ✈️
29L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 11
5,907 ft 114 ft ASP 112°
8.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
✈️ 11L/29R
Active: 11L
12,467 ft 148 ft CON 119°
8.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
✈️ 11R/29L
Active: 11R
12,467 ft 197 ft CON 119°
8.0 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 - UTAA

6,760 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
68%
MVFR
16.2%
IFR
9.5%
LIFR
6.3%

Ashgabat International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 68% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 15.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 6.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Temperature extremes range from -6°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 6.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 3.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.6%
NE
5.4%
E
29.6%
SE
12%
S
7.8%
SW
4.7%
W
14.5%
NW
16.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 12.4°C
Range: -6°C to 36°C
-6°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4.3%

Best Months for VFR

October September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.3 kt
Runway 11L/29R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.3 kt
Runway 11R/29L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.3 kt

Statistics computed from 6,760 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Ashgabat International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: UTAA
IATA Code: ASB
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 692 ft MSL

Location

City: Ashgabat
Country: TM
Latitude: 37.986801°
Longitude: 58.361000°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 5,907 ft
Width: 114 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 11L/29R
Length: 12,467 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 11R/29L
Length: 12,467 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Ashgabat International Airport

Overview

Ashgabat International Airport serves as the primary international gateway for Turkmenistan, located in the capital city of Ashgabat. Situated at an elevation of 692 feet above mean sea level, the airport handles significant international and domestic air traffic with its substantial infrastructure.

Flying Conditions

The airport features three runways, with two concrete runways measuring 12,467 feet and one asphalt runway measuring 5,907 feet. Given its location in Central Asia, pilots should anticipate potential significant temperature variations and potential wind conditions that could impact aircraft performance, particularly on the longer concrete runways.

Notable Features

The airport's three-runway configuration provides operational flexibility for different wind conditions and aircraft types. Its geographical coordinates (37.986801, 58.361000) place it in a region with potential complex terrain interactions, requiring careful navigation and awareness of local geographic considerations.

Approach Considerations

With multiple runway options (11/29 orientations), pilots have flexibility in approach and landing strategies based on prevailing wind conditions. The substantial runway lengths, particularly the two 12,467-foot concrete runways, accommodate a wide range of aircraft types and provide significant operational margins for landing and takeoff.

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
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.