Baku Kala Air Base: Codes, Runways & Location
Baku Kala Air Base (ICAO: UB18) is a medium-sized airport serving Baku, Azerbaijan. It lies at 40.4084° N, 50.2003° E, 40 ft (12 m) above sea level.
Overview of Baku Kala Air Base
Baku Kala Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Baku in Azerbaijan. It is identified by the ICAO code UB18. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Baku Kala Air Base has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2643 m (8670 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: concrete. The field elevation is 40 ft (12 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) about 15 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,643 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Baku Kala Air Base
Where is Baku Kala Air Base located?
Baku Kala Air Base is located in Baku, Azerbaijan. Its coordinates are 40.4084° N, 50.2003° E.
What is the airport code for Baku Kala Air Base?
Baku Kala Air Base has an ICAO code of UB18.
How long is the runway at Baku Kala Air Base?
Baku Kala Air Base's longest runway is about 2643 m (8670 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Baku Kala Air Base have?
Baku Kala Air Base has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Baku Kala Air Base a major airport?
Baku Kala Air Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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