Medium airport · Balkanabat, Turkmenistan
Balkanabat International Airport
It was officially opened on May 2, 2025, and started commercial service on May 19 in the same year, replacing the previous Balkanabat Airport as the city's main airport. Its IATA code is BKN. Its ICAO code is UTAN. It has 1 runway, longest 10,499 ft (ASP). Elevation -26 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Balkanabat, Turkmenistan |
|---|---|
| IATA code | BKN |
| ICAO code | UTAN |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 10,499 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | -26 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 39.6811° N, 54.2060° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Balkanabat International Airport is known for
It was officially opened on May 2, 2025, and started commercial service on May 19 in the same year, replacing the previous Balkanabat Airport as the city's main airport.
History
It was officially opened on May 2, 2025, and started commercial service on May 19 in the same year, replacing the previous Balkanabat Airport as the city's main airport.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Balkanabat International Airport?
It was officially opened on May 2, 2025, and started commercial service on May 19 in the same year, replacing the previous Balkanabat Airport as the city's main airport.
What is the airport code for Balkanabat International Airport?
Balkanabat International Airport — its IATA code is BKN and its ICAO code is UTAN.
Where is Balkanabat International Airport located?
Balkanabat International Airport serves Balkanabat, Turkmenistan. Its coordinates are 39.6811° N, 54.2060° E.
What is the history of Balkanabat International Airport?
It was officially opened on May 2, 2025, and started commercial service on May 19 in the same year, replacing the previous Balkanabat Airport as the city's main airport.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#44383
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balkanabat_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.