Regional airport · Balkanabat, Turkmenistan

Balkanabat/Jebel International

UTANBKN
Elevation
-26 ft
Coordinates
39°41′N 54°12′E
Local time
Asia/Ashgabat

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Field information

UTAN runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

  • Classification

    Regional airport

  • Time zone

    Asia/Ashgabat

  • Country

    Turkmenistan

    TM

  • Municipality

    Balkanabat

  • Elevation

    -26 ft

  • Position

    39.6811, 54.2060

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at UTAN.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Balkanabat/Jebel International (UTAN / BKN) in Balkanabat, Turkmenistan, through one 24/7 OCC desk. UTAN is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at UTAN

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – Turkmenistan

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Turkmenistan. Applicable permit lead times for Turkmenistan are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Turkmenistan are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at UTAN

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at UTAN covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at UTAN

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at UTAN is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to UTAN

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for UTAN: 39° 40′ 52″ N 54° 12′ 22″ E; elevation -26 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Balkanabat

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Balkanabat. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at UTAN.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at UTAN

    Support for freighter operations into UTAN covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where UTAN sits in the network

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Operating into UTAN?

Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Balkanabat/Jebel International — one desk for the whole trip.

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