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Turkmenbaşy International Airport (KRW)
Turkmenbaşy International Airport is an international airport serving Turkmenbaşy (Balkan Region), Turkmenistan. Its IATA code is KRW and its ICAO code is UTAK. It has 2 runways, the longest 3,500 m long.
- IATAKRW
- ICAOUTAK
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- KRW
- ICAO code
- UTAK
- City
- Turkmenbaşy
- Region / province
- Balkan Region
- Country / territory
- Turkmenistan
- Category
- Medium-sized airport
- Coordinates
- 40.0628° N, 53.0051° E
- Elevation
- 85 m (279 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Ashgabat (UTC+05:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,500 m (11,483 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 16R/34L | 3,500 m11,483 ft | Concrete |
| 16L/34R | 2,500 m8,202 ft | Concrete |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
5,926 km
Direct flight: ≈ 7 h 55 min
Hanoi (HAN)
5,379 km
Direct flight: ≈ 7 h 15 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
6,171 km
Direct flight: ≈ 8 h 15 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 120.000 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.700 MHz |
| MISC | 131.900 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 124.000 MHz |
Air freight to and from Turkmenbaşy International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Turkmenbaşy through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Turkmenistan
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Balkanabat International Airport | BKN | 111 km |
| Ashgabat International Airport | ASB | 517 km |
| Dashoguz International Airport | TAZ | 604 km |
| Mary International Airport | MYP | 816 km |
| Türkmenabat International Airport | CRZ | 914 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Turkmenbaşy International Airport?
The IATA code of Turkmenbaşy International Airport is KRW and its ICAO code is UTAK. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Turkmenbaşy International Airport located?
Turkmenbaşy International Airport is in Turkmenbaşy, Balkan Region, Turkmenistan, at coordinates 40.0628° N, 53.0051° E and an elevation of 85 m (279 ft).
How far is Turkmenbaşy International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Turkmenbaşy International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 6,171 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 5,379 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 5,926 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 8 h 15 min.
How long is the runway at Turkmenbaşy International Airport?
The longest runway at Turkmenbaşy International Airport is 3,500 m (11,483 ft) long, with a concrete surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Turkmenbaşy International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Turkmenbaşy International Airport (KRW) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.