Airport code
KRW — Turkmenbashi Airport
KRW is the IATA code for Turkmenbashi Airport, an airport serving Turkmenbaşy, Turkmenistan. Its ICAO code is UTAK, and it operates in the Asia/Ashgabat time zone (UTC+5). The airport sits at 40.0633, 53.0072 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 279 ft (85 m).
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About Turkmenbashi Airport
Türkmenbaşy International Airport, formerly Krasnovodsk Airport, is an international airport located in the city of Türkmenbaşy, on the coast of the Caspian Sea in the Balkan Region, Turkmenistan. It accepts both passenger and cargo flights. It opened in 1959 and is one of the seven international airports in Turkmenistan. The airport plays a major role in Turkmenistan's tourism industry, as Awaza is a popular resort destination.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | KRW |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | UTAK |
| Airport name | Turkmenbashi Airport |
| City | Turkmenbaşy |
| Country | Turkmenistan |
| Time zone | Asia/Ashgabat (UTC+5) |
| Latitude | 40.0633 |
| Longitude | 53.0072 |
| Elevation | 279 ft (85 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 2 |
| Longest runway | 11,483 ft (3,500 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Turkmenbashi Airport?
The IATA code for Turkmenbashi Airport is KRW.
What is the ICAO code for Turkmenbashi Airport?
The ICAO code for Turkmenbashi Airport is UTAK.
Where is KRW airport located?
Turkmenbashi Airport (KRW) is located in Turkmenbaşy, Turkmenistan.
What time zone is KRW in?
Turkmenbashi Airport operates in the Asia/Ashgabat time zone, which is UTC+5.
What is the nearest airport to KRW?
The nearest airport to Turkmenbashi Airport (KRW) is Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) in Baku, about 255 km away.
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