Balkanabat International Airport (BKN): Codes, Runways & Location
Balkanabat International Airport (IATA: BKN · ICAO: UTAN) is a medium-sized airport serving Balkanabat, Turkmenistan. It lies at 39.6811° N, 54.2060° E, -26 ft (-8 m) above sea level.
Overview of Balkanabat International Airport
Balkanabat International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Balkanabat in Turkmenistan. It is identified by the IATA code BKN and the ICAO code UTAN. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Balkanabat International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3200 m (10499 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is -26 ft (-8 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Turkmenbaşy International Airport (KRW) about 111 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 ≈ 3,200 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Balkanabat International Airport
Where is Balkanabat International Airport located?
Balkanabat International Airport is located in Balkanabat, Turkmenistan. Its coordinates are 39.6811° N, 54.2060° E.
What is the airport code for Balkanabat International Airport?
Balkanabat International Airport has an IATA code of BKN and an ICAO code of UTAN.
How long is the runway at Balkanabat International Airport?
Balkanabat International Airport's longest runway is about 3200 m (10499 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Balkanabat International Airport have?
Balkanabat International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Balkanabat International Airport a major airport?
Balkanabat International Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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