Ashgabat International Airport is a large airport serving Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. Its IATA code is ASB and its ICAO code is UTAA. The airport lies at an elevation of 692 ft (211 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 11L/29R, 12,467 ft (3,800 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Ashgabat time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- ASB
- ICAO code
- UTAA
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 692 ft (211 m)
- Coordinates
- 37.9868, 58.3610
- Time zone
- Asia/Ashgabat
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11L/29R | 12,467 ft · 3,800 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Concrete | Yes |
| 11R/29L | 12,467 ft · 3,800 m | 197 ft · 60 m | Concrete | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Ashgabat International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| BJB Bojnord Airport | Bojnord, Iran | 108 km · 67 mi |
| AFZ Sabzevar National Airport | Sabzevar, Iran | 213 km · 132 mi |
| MHD Mashhad International Airport | Mashhad, Iran | 226 km · 140 mi |
| MYP Mary International Airport | Mary, Turkmenistan | 313 km · 194 mi |
| BKN Balkanabat International Airport | Balkanabat, Turkmenistan | 406 km · 252 mi |
| TAZ Dashoguz International Airport | Daşoguz, Turkmenistan | 438 km · 272 mi |
| UGC Urgench International Airport | Urgench, Uzbekistan | 445 km · 277 mi |
| CRZ Türkmenabat International Airport | Türkmenabat, Turkmenistan | 465 km · 289 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from ASB. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DXB Dubai | 1,444 | 897 | 780 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 2,027 | 1,260 | 1,095 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 2,551 | 1,585 | 1,377 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 4,116 | 2,558 | 2,222 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 4,555 | 2,830 | 2,460 | View route |
| LHR London | 4,741 | 2,946 | 2,560 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 4,944 | 3,072 | 2,669 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 6,179 | 3,839 | 3,336 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 7,009 | 4,355 | 3,785 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 7,791 | 4,841 | 4,207 | View route |
| JFK New York | 10,010 | 6,220 | 5,405 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 11,171 | 6,942 | 6,032 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 12,010 | 7,463 | 6,485 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 12,462 | 7,744 | 6,729 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 12,838 | 7,977 | 6,932 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 13,208 | 8,207 | 7,132 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 123.500 |
| GCA | APP | 118.700 |
| GND | GND | 121.700 |
| TWR | TWR | 120.000 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Ashgabat International Airport?
The IATA code of Ashgabat International Airport is ASB and its ICAO code is UTAA.
Where is Ashgabat International Airport located?
Ashgabat International Airport is in Ashgabat, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, at 37.9868, 58.3610.
What time zone is Ashgabat International Airport in?
Ashgabat International Airport uses the IANA time zone Asia/Ashgabat. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Ashgabat International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 11L/29R, 12,467 ft (3,800 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Ashgabat International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Bojnord Airport (BJB), about 108 km (67 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.