Flight Support · Turkmenistan

Balkanabat International Airport

UTAN · BKN
Balkanabat, Turkmenistan
39°40'51.8"N 54°12'21.6"E
ICAO UTAN · IATA BKN

LFS's 24/7 ops desk can coordinate flight support requests for Balkanabat International Airport (UTAN · BKN) in Balkanabat, Turkmenistan. From flight planning and CAA permits to contract fuel, ground handling, crew hotac and concierge, every service is delivered through a single point of contact and consolidated on a single invoice.

Airport specifications
Longest runway
10,499 ft
3,200 m
Runways
1
active runways
Field elevation
—
Coordinates
39.6810, 54.2060
39°40'51.8"N 54°12'21.6"E
Operating hours
Contact OPS
Customs hours
Not AOE
Curfew
None on file
LFS coverage
Partner network
Airport facts · UTAN
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Balkanabat International Airport is identified by ICAO location indicator UTAN and IATA code BKN.

It serves the municipality of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan.

The aerodrome reference point is 39.6810°, 54.2060°.

Our dataset lists 1 runway, the longest 10,499 ft (3,200 m).

The nearest larger airport is Yangadzha Airport, about 46 NM away.

About Balkanabat

Operational context

Balkanabat International Airport (UTAN · BKN) serves Balkanabat, Turkmenistan. Its longest runway measures 10,499 ft (3,200 m) — indicative planning data only; runway strength, surface, equipment and access must be confirmed with the airport.

For crew, LFS coordinates ground transport, vetted hotac and visa support in Balkanabat.For passengers, VIP terminal access, concierge and security screening can be arranged on short notice. All services are delivered through a single LFS account manager and consolidated on a single invoice.

Services at UTAN
Flight Dispatch
  • ▸OFP & route optimization
  • ▸Weather & NOTAM brief
  • ▸ETOPS / EDTO planning
  • ▸Fuel & payload calculations
Permits & Slots
  • ▸Overflight clearances
  • ▸Landing permits
  • ▸Slot coordination
  • ▸Diplomatic & charter approvals
Contract Fuel
  • ▸Negotiated into-plane pricing
  • ▸Single consolidated invoice
  • ▸Fuel quality assurance
  • ▸24/7 release coordination
Ground Handling
  • ▸Marshalling, GPU, stairs
  • ▸Lavatory & potable water
  • ▸Baggage & security
  • ▸VIP terminal access
Crew & PAX
  • ▸Hotac & ground transport
  • ▸Visas & immigration support
  • ▸Catering coordination
  • ▸Concierge & meet-and-greet
24/7 OPS
  • ▸Live trip dashboard
  • ▸Document delivery
  • ▸eAPIS / GENDEC filing
  • ▸On-the-ground supervision
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UT1F—
Yangadzha Airport
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46 NM · 6,600 ft
UT1J—
Cheleken East Airport
Cheleken
49 NM · 5,217 ft
UTAKKRW
Turkmenbaşy International Airport
Turkmenbaşy
60 NM · 11,483 ft
TM-UT55—
Kizyl-Arvat Airport
Kizyl-Arvat
108 NM · 7,871 ft
UT1G—
Ashgabat Bezmein Air Base
Ashgabat
212 NM · 8,665 ft
UTAAASB
Ashgabat International Airport
Ashgabat
219 NM · 12,467 ft
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