Turkmenabad
Türkmenabat International Airport is the main air gateway for Türkmenabat in eastern Turkmenistan and is classified as a large airport, giving it an important role for regional access and longer-distance travel. Identified by IATA code CRZ and ICAO code UTAV, the airport is a useful reference point when checking tickets, flight boards, and baggage information. For visitors arriving in the city, it serves as a straightforward starting point for onward travel in and around Türkmenabat.
About Turkmenabad
Türkmenabat International Airport is the main air gateway for Türkmenabat in eastern Turkmenistan and is classified as a large airport, giving it an important role for regional access and longer-distance travel. Identified by IATA code CRZ and ICAO code UTAV, the airport is a useful reference point when checking tickets, flight boards, and baggage information. For visitors arriving in the city, it serves as a straightforward starting point for onward travel in and around Türkmenabat.
Overview
Türkmenabat International Airport is the main air gateway for Türkmenabat in eastern Turkmenistan and is classified as a large airport, giving it an important role for regional access and longer-distance travel. Identified by IATA code CRZ and ICAO code UTAV, the airport is a useful reference point when checking tickets, flight boards, and baggage information. For visitors arriving in the city, it serves as a straightforward starting point for onward travel in and around Türkmenabat.
Practical Facts
- Airport codes: CRZ and UTAV
- Location served: Türkmenabat, Turkmenistan
- Airport type: large airport
- Elevation: 649 ft (198 m) above sea level
- Time zone: Asia/Ashgabat
Runway And Operations
The airport has a single runway, 13/31, measuring 12,467 feet and built in concrete, with lighting to support operations in low light and after dark. For travellers, that usually signals infrastructure suited to larger aircraft movements and dependable day-to-evening scheduling. Knowing the runway is long and lighted may not change your booking, but it does suggest an airport equipped for substantial commercial use rather than a small local airfield.
What This Means For Travellers
For most passengers, Türkmenabat International Airport is best thought of as a practical arrival and departure point rather than a place to overcomplicate. Double-check that your booking shows CRZ, keep local time in mind when planning connections in the Asia/Ashgabat time zone, and allow time for standard airport formalities before departure. Because it is the city’s main international airport, it is the natural hub for reaching Türkmenabat efficiently and beginning the next stage of your journey.
Routes
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Nearby airports
Other airports in Turkmenistan
FAQ
Turkmenabad — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Turkmenabad is located in Turkmenabad, Turkmenistan (Asia), at coordinates 39.080°, 63.620°.
- Its IATA code is CRZ and its ICAO code is UTAV.
- Turkmenabad serves Turkmenabad, Turkmenistan. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Turkmenabad operates on Asia/Ashgabat local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Turkmenabad sits at latitude 39.080° and longitude 63.620°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from CRZ. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for CRZ is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from CRZ on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Turkmenabat, Lebap, Turkmenistan, the phone number is +993 62 842815. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 3 other airports in Turkmenistan. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.