Batken Airport

UA30

Batken, KG

Last Updated
Apr 23, 01:00Z

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Currently using: UTDL
Weather Source: Khujand Airport (UTDL)
Distance: 53nm / 99km from UA30

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 17 min ago
01:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
8 kt
220°
5 km
Visibility
8,600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR UTDL 230100Z 22004MPS 5000 BR FEW051CB OVC086 16/14 Q1013 R26/19//60 NOSIG RMK QFE722/0963

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,602 ft
FEW 5,100 ft AGL (CB)
OVC 8,600 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
5,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,702 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
8,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,202 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Batken Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 8,600 feet and 5 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southwest (220°) at 8 knots. Runway 14/32 is favored with a 1-knot headwind and 8-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 5 km, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. The ceiling is 8600 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 5,100 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 16°C (61°F) with a dewpoint of 14°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Light Thunderstorm Rain. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Light Thunderstorm Rain between 00:00Z and 17:00Z.

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
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
893 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,602 ft)
Pressure Alt
3,610 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 4,594 ft
ISA Deviation: +8.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF UTDL 222300Z 2300/2324 24005MPS 6000 SCT060CB OVC080 TEMPO 2300/2317 VRB07MPS -TSRA SCT011 BKN050CB BECMG 2317/2319 08006MPS NSC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
01:16Z BASE
+0h
MVFR
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 8,000 ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
A30
14 ✈️
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
5,905 ft 115 ft ASP 143°
1.4 kt 7.9 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Batken Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: UA30
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,602 ft MSL

Location

City: Batken
Country: KG
Latitude: 40.042899°
Longitude: 70.837840°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 5,905 ft
Width: 115 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Batken Airport

Overview

Batken Airport serves the Batken region in southern Kyrgyzstan, providing critical regional transportation infrastructure. Located at 40.042899, 70.837840, this medium airport supports local and regional aviation needs at an elevation of 3,602 feet mean sea level.

Flying Conditions

The airport's high-altitude location at 3,602 ft MSL requires careful performance calculations for aircraft operations. Pilots should anticipate potential density altitude challenges, particularly during warmer months, which can significantly impact aircraft takeoff and landing performance.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (14/32) with an asphalted surface measuring 5,905 feet in length. Its geographic positioning in a mountainous region suggests potential terrain-induced wind variations and potential turbulence during approach and departure phases.

Approach Considerations

Runway 14/32 provides pilots with a single directional approach option, with the runway aligned approximately northeast/southwest. Given the airport's elevation and mountain terrain, pilots should maintain heightened situational awareness during all phases of flight and conduct thorough preflight planning specific to the local environmental conditions.

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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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.