Large airport · Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Ashgabat International Airport
The old airport, with its air traffic control tower and a 3,700-metre-long (12,000 ft) precision approach runway (12L-30R), opened in 1994 and was named after the country's first president, Saparmyrat Nyýazow. Its IATA code is ASB. Its ICAO code is UTAA. It has 2 runways, longest 12,467 ft (CON). Elevation 692 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Ashgabat, Turkmenistan |
|---|---|
| IATA code | ASB |
| ICAO code | UTAA |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 12,467 ft (CON) |
| Elevation | 692 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 37.9868° N, 58.3610° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Ashgabat International Airport is known for
The old airport, with its air traffic control tower and a 3,700-metre-long (12,000 ft) precision approach runway (12L-30R), opened in 1994 and was named after the country's first president, Saparmyrat Nyýazow.
History
The old airport, with its air traffic control tower and a 3,700-metre-long (12,000 ft) precision approach runway (12L-30R), opened in 1994 and was named after the country's first president, Saparmyrat Nyýazow. The new airport terminal opened in September 2016, after being completely redesigned and rebuilt and after the south runway was moved and lengthened to parallel the north runway.
National parks near this airport
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- Tandooreh National Park · Iran · 32.9 miles away
- Golestan National Park · Iran · 149.1 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Ashgabat International Airport?
The old airport, with its air traffic control tower and a 3,700-metre-long (12,000 ft) precision approach runway (12L-30R), opened in 1994 and was named after the country's first president, Saparmyrat Nyýazow.
What is the airport code for Ashgabat International Airport?
Ashgabat International Airport — its IATA code is ASB and its ICAO code is UTAA.
Where is Ashgabat International Airport located?
Ashgabat International Airport serves Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. Its coordinates are 37.9868° N, 58.3610° E.
What is the history of Ashgabat International Airport?
The old airport, with its air traffic control tower and a 3,700-metre-long (12,000 ft) precision approach runway (12L-30R), opened in 1994 and was named after the country's first president, Saparmyrat Nyýazow. The new airport terminal opened in September 2016, after being completely redesigned and rebuilt and after the south runway was moved and lengthened to parallel the north runway.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#26380
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashgabat_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.