Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD): Codes, Runways & Location
Heydar Aliyev International Airport (IATA: GYD · ICAO: UBBB) is a large airport serving Baku, Azerbaijan. It lies at 40.4728° N, 50.0509° E, 10 ft (3 m) above sea level.
Overview of Heydar Aliyev International Airport
Heydar Aliyev International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Baku in Azerbaijan. It is identified by the IATA code GYD and the ICAO code UBBB. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Heydar Aliyev International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 4000 m (13123 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 surfaces: asphalt, concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 10 ft (3 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Zabrat Airport (ZXT) about 7 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 ≈ 4,000 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Heydar Aliyev International Airport
Where is Heydar Aliyev International Airport located?
Heydar Aliyev International Airport is located in Baku, Azerbaijan. Its coordinates are 40.4728° N, 50.0509° E.
What is the airport code for Heydar Aliyev International Airport?
Heydar Aliyev International Airport has an IATA code of GYD and an ICAO code of UBBB.
How long is the runway at Heydar Aliyev International Airport?
Heydar Aliyev International Airport's longest runway is about 4000 m (13123 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Heydar Aliyev International Airport have?
Heydar Aliyev International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt, concrete surfacing.
Is Heydar Aliyev International Airport a major airport?
Heydar Aliyev International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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