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Nakhchivan International Airport.
Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan · 2,863 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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2,863
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
25 nm
To the nearest alternate
Maku National Airport (IMQ).
Overview
Nakhchivan International Airport (UBBN / NAJ) sits in Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan, where it functions as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 2,863 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list NAJ as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Maku National Airport (IMQ, 25 nm), Lachin International Airport (LHL, 59 nm), and Erebuni Airport (UDYE, 72 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 10,826-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from NAJ are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Nakhichevan Airport and Аэропорт Нахичевань. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from NAJ to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
UBBN
IATA
NAJ
FAA / Local
UBBN
Elevation
2,863 ft
Coordinates
39.1888° N · 45.4584° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Azerbaijan fields
state range -92–5,577 ft
At 2,863 ft, NAJ sits higher than 86% of the 14 Azerbaijan fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 10,826 ft
- 14L/32R10,826 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 14R/32L10,826 ft × 148 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,826 ft
NAJ's 10,826 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 25nmIMQMaku National AirportShowt
- 59nmLHLLachin International AirportLachin
- 72nmUDYEErebuni AirportYerevan
- 73nmTBZTabriz International AirportTabriz
- 75nmUB13Khojaly AirportKhojaly
- 76nmEVNZvartnots International AirportYerevan
Location
Open the full mapUBBN · Nakhchivan International Airport · Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from NAJ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,734 nm | 11h 25m |
| Boston (BED) | 4,818 nm | 11h 36m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,974 nm | 11h 58m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 5,164 nm | 12h 25m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 5,311 nm | 12h 45m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 5,565 nm | 13h 21m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 5,567 nm | 13h 21m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 5,671 nm | 13h 35m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use NAJ?
- Nakhchivan International Airport's longest paved runway is 10,826 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at NAJ?
- Nakhchivan International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 10,826 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to NAJ?
- The closest alternate is Maku National Airport (IMQ), about 25 nm away, followed by Lachin International Airport (LHL) at 59 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from NAJ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 11h 25m (4,734 nm), Boston about 11h 36m (4,818 nm), New York about 11h 58m (4,974 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.