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Turkmenbaşy International Airport

IATA KRWICAO UTAK🇹🇲 Turkmenbaşy
Coordinates
40.0628°N, 53.0051°E
Elevation
279 ft (85 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
TM-B
Time zone
Ashgabat(UTC+05:00)
Magnetic variation
6.3° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:40
Sunrise
06:12
Sunset
20:57
Civil dusk
21:29

About 14h 45m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Turkmenbaşy International Airport

Turkmenbaşy International Airport

Türkmenbaşy International Airport, formerly Krasnovodsk Airport, is an international airport located in the city of Türkmenbaşy, on the coast of the Caspian Sea in the Balkan Region, Turkmenistan. It accepts both passenger and cargo flights. It opened in 1959 and is one of the seven international airports in Turkmenistan. The airport plays a major role in Turkmenistan's tourism industry, as Awaza is a popular resort destination.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

UTAK

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
16R / 34L11,483 ft / 3,500 m148 ftConLightedOpen
16L / 34R8,202 ft / 2,500 m148 ftConLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP120.000 MHz
GNDGND121.700 MHz
MISCTRANSIT131.900 MHz
TWRTWR124.000 MHz

Navaids(3)

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TURKMENBASHI TMASpecial useTMAGNDFL070

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Turkmenistan airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Turkmenbaşy International Airport.

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🇹🇲 More airports in Turkmenistan📘 Flying in Turkmenistan: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Turkmenbaşy International Airport?

The ICAO code for Turkmenbaşy International Airport is UTAK, and its IATA code is KRW.

Where is Turkmenbaşy International Airport located?

Turkmenbaşy International Airport is medium airport located in Turkmenbaşy, Turkmenistan, at an elevation of 279 ft (85 m).

How many runways does Turkmenbaşy International Airport have?

Turkmenbaşy International Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 11,483 ft / 3,500 m.

What time zone is Turkmenbaşy International Airport in?

Turkmenbaşy International Airport is in the Asia/Ashgabat time zone (UTC+05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Turkmenbaşy International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Turkmenbaşy International Airport is approximately 6.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Turkmenbaşy International Airport?

The nearest airport to Turkmenbaşy International Airport is Yangadzha Airport (UT1F), about 14.9 nm to the e, followed by Cheleken East Airport and Balkanabat International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Turkmenbaşy International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.