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Nakhchivan International Airport

Nakhchivan, Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic (Azerbaijan)

IATA: NAJ ICAO: UBBN

Longest Active Runway

10,826 ft

3,300 meters

Field Elevation

2,863 ft

873 m MSL

Runway Inventory

2 active

Lighted / Paved

Coordinates & Class

39.1888°, 45.4584°

LARGE AIRPORT

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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

Ranking Universes Guide →

RunwayFacts Published Dataset

#411 of 650

In curated primary commercial index

Global Commercial Universe

#657 of 7558

Top 8.7% percentile worldwide

National Standing (Azerbaijan)

#3 in AZ

#5 of 8 in full national registry

vs Large Airport Median

+8.3%

Compared to 10,000 ft baseline

💡 Statistical Statement: Nakhchivan International Airport's longest active runway measures 10,826 ft (3,300 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #411. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #657 worldwide (Top 8.7%) and #3 nationally in Azerbaijan.

🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis

Comparative aviation metrics evaluated against regional and global physical operational criteria.

ICAO Code 4E / 4F Super-Heavy

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Elevation & Atmospheric Density

Mid-Altitude Plateau / Valley Facility

Operating at 2,863 ft (873 m MSL), true airspeed (TAS) on approach and takeoff roll is moderately higher than indicated airspeed (IAS). Engines experience slight thrust lapse under elevated summer temperatures, necessitating conservative density-altitude dispatch calculations for fully laden twin-engine commercial transports.

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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)

2 Qualifying Aerodromes in Vicinity

Within its 100 NM cluster of 2 neighboring aerodromes, Nakhchivan International Airport is supported by major regional alternatives. Notably, Tabriz International Airport (TBZ) lies just 73.1 NM away with a 11,825 ft runway, offering reliable operational redundancy for commercial diversions and congested airspace rerouting.

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Fleet Compatibility & Ground Roll

Primary Runway: 10,826 ft (3,300 m)

With its longest runway exceeding 10,500 ft (3,300 m) and paved surface engineering, Nakhchivan International Airport meets the operational runway criteria for unrestricted long-haul operations by Code 4E and 4F heavy widebody aircraft, including the Airbus A380-800, Boeing 747-8, Airbus A350-1000, and Boeing 777-300ER at high operational weights.

🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering

Runway Designator	Length (ft / m)	Width (ft / m)	Surface Material	Lighting	Status
14R/32L	10,826 ft (3300m)	148 ft (45m)	`Concrete (CON)`	✅ Lighted	✅ Active
14L/32R	10,826 ft (3300m)	148 ft (45m)	`Asphalt (ASP)`	✅ Lighted	✅ Active

🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)

Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.

Aerodrome Name	IATA	Distance	Longest Runway	Lighting
Tabriz International Airport (Tabriz)	`TBZ`	73.1 NM (135.4 km)	11,825 ft	✅ Lighted
Zvartnots International Airport (Yerevan)	`EVN`	75.7 NM (140.2 km)	12,631 ft	✅ Lighted

🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata

Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database

Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01

Dataset Integrity: Cryptographic SHA-256 Checksum Verified & Fail-Closed Schema Inspected

Source Verification: Source-reported registry data

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