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Urgench International Airport

Urgench, Xorazm Region (Uzbekistan)

IATA: UGC ICAO: UZNU

Longest Active Runway

11,065 ft

3,373 meters

Field Elevation

320 ft

98 m MSL

Runway Inventory

1 active

Lighted / Paved

Coordinates & Class

41.5827°, 60.6434°

LARGE AIRPORT

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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

Ranking Universes Guide →

RunwayFacts Published Dataset

#349 of 650

In curated primary commercial index

Global Commercial Universe

#565 of 7558

Top 7.5% percentile worldwide

National Standing (Uzbekistan)

#2 in UZ

#3 of 15 in full national registry

vs Large Airport Median

+10.7%

Compared to 10,000 ft baseline

💡 Statistical Statement: Urgench International Airport's longest active runway measures 11,065 ft (3,373 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #349. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #565 worldwide (Top 7.5%) and #2 nationally in Uzbekistan.

🔬 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

Lowland / Coastal Basin Aerodrome

Positioned at 320 ft (98 m MSL), this aerodrome operates near standard International Standard Atmosphere (ISA) sea-level air density. High ambient air pressure provides optimal turbine thrust conversion, maximum wing lift coefficients, and minimal ground roll distance requirements, allowing long-haul flights to depart at maximum structural takeoff weight limits without atmospheric density penalties.

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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)

2 Qualifying Aerodromes in Vicinity

Within its 100 NM cluster of 2 neighboring aerodromes, Urgench International Airport is supported by major regional alternatives. Notably, Dashoguz International Airport (TAZ) lies just 37.7 NM away with a 12,467 ft runway, offering reliable operational redundancy for commercial diversions and congested airspace rerouting.

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Fleet Compatibility & Ground Roll

Primary Runway: 11,065 ft (3,373 m)

With its longest runway exceeding 10,500 ft (3,373 m) and paved surface engineering, Urgench 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
13/31	11,065 ft (3373m)	165 ft (50m)	`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
Dashoguz International Airport (Daşoguz)	`TAZ`	37.7 NM (69.8 km)	12,467 ft	✅ Lighted
Nukus International Airport (Nukus)	`NCU`	70.9 NM (131.3 km)	9,865 ft	—

🛡️ 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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