2.2 Azerbaijan Aviation
Azerbaijan Aviation
Key airport information may also be found at: World Aero Data Information on Azerbaijan
In 1923, Azerbaijan established the Transcaucasian Civil
Aviation Joint Stock Company “ZAKAVIA”, and on June 2, 1938, the
first air group was established in Azerbaijan. This date in 2006,
was declared Day of Civil Aviation of Azerbaijan according to
relevant decree of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Ilham Aliyev.
Today eleven regions of the country are connected by air with Baku.
Over the past 20 years in the country's civil aviation has been
invested over 200 million USD. This allowed to provide its fleet
with modern aircrafts «Boeing-757”, to modernize air navigation
system, to establish the system of training for twenty respective
specialties, built in Baku and put into commission a modern
international airport serving the aircrafts of more than sixty
airlines. Currently airports awarded international status have
built in five regional centres of the country.
In Baku Cargo Terminal (BCT) which was completed in 2005, and
operating as a transit point, has been provided with all the
conditions for the receipt of goods shipped from west to east and
from north to south. State organization in the management and
regulation of civil aviation is the Civil Aviation Administration
of Azerbaijan.
Civil Aviation:
State Civil Aviation of Republic of Azerbaijan was established
by the Decree № 512 of the President of the Republic Azerbaijan
dated 29 December 2006 and is the central executive body,
exercising control, state policy and regulation in the sphere of
civil aviation. The total number of employees of the Administration
is determined as 49 persons. Expenditures for maintenance and
activities of the Administration are financed from the state budget
of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
The Administration is headed by a director appointed and dismissed
by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Two Deputy
Directors carry out their duties and have personal responsibility.
From 2008 to 2013 Mr. Arif Mammadov successfully directed the
activities of the Administration. Director of the State Civil
Aviation Administration of the Republic of Azerbaijan from February
13, 2013 is Mr. Fuad Guliyev.
The administration consists of five departments:
- Flight Safety Oversight Department;
- Aviation Security Department;
- Licensing and State Registry Department;
- Foreign Relations Department;
- Financial and Economic Department.
For information on Azerbaijan Civil Aviation, please see the following documents:
Azerbaijan Civil Aviation Board Information
Azerbaijan Civil Aviation Board Structure
For information on Azerbaijan Aviation contact details, please see the following link:
2.2.1 Azerbaijan Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport
Azerbaijan Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport
Baku Heydar Aliyev international airport is one of the five
international airports serving Azerbaijan.It serves approximately
1M of passengers a year. Its previous name was Bina international
airport, named after a settlement near Baku. On 10 March 2004, it
was renamed after Azerbaijan's nationwide leader Heydar Aliyev.
The airport is located 20 km northeast of the capital Baku and is
linked to the city by two modern highways commissioned in 2008 and
2009.
It is the base hub of the Azerbaijan Hava Yollari national flag
carrier.
Baku Heydar Aliyev international airport complies with
international requirements. Due to its favorable geographical
location, it has become a first-choice regional airport for
transfer flights between East and West, North and South.
| Location Details | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Azerbaijan | Latitude |
40.462486 |
| Province / District | Baku | Longitude | 50.05039 |
| Town or City (Closest) |
16mls/25kms East of Baku
|
Elevation (ft and m) | 10 ft / 3 m |
| Airfield Name | Heydar Aliyev International Airport | IATA and ICAO Codes | IATA: GYD, ICAO: UBBB |
| Open From (hours) | 24hrs | Open To (hours) | 24hrs |
Runways
For more information on Runway 16, please see the following document:
|
Runway #16 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
2700m x 60m |
|
Orientation |
160 South |
|
Surface |
ASPHALT |
For more information on Runway 34, please see the following document:
|
Runway #34 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
2700m x 60m |
|
Orientation |
340 North |
|
Surface |
ASPHALT |
For more information on Runway 18, please see the following document:
|
Runway #18 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
3200m x 51m |
|
Orientation |
180 South |
|
Surface |
CONCRETE & ASPHALT |
For more information on Runway 36 , please see the following document:
|
Runway #36 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
3200m (Useable length 3065 m) x 51m |
|
Orientation |
360 North |
|
Surface |
CONCRETE & ASPHALT |
Helicopter Pad(s)
|
Helipad #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Present (Yes / No) |
Yes |
|
Largest helicopter that can land |
Military MI-26 , Superpuma , Dolphin |
|
Width and Length (metres) |
n/a |
|
Surface |
n/a |
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
Yes |
|
Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
Yes |
|
Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
|
Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
Yes |
|
Pax transport to airfield |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
|
Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
|
Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
Yes |
|
Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
Yes |
|
Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
|
Airport Radar |
Yes |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
|
NDB |
Yes |
VOR |
Yes |
|
ILS |
Yes |
|
Airport Operating Details
| Operating Details | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum sized aircraft which can be offloaded on bulk cargo: | IL76 | ||
| Maximum sized aircraft that can be offloaded on pallet | B767 | ||
| Total aircraft parking area (m²) | 15 aircraft parking | ||
| Storage Area (mt) | 3000 SQM | Cubic Meters (m³) | n/a |
| Cargo Handling Equipment Available (Yes / No) | yes | If "Yes" specify below | |
| Elevators / Hi Loaders (Yes / No) | n/a | Max Capacity (mt) | n/a |
| Can elevators / hi loaders reach the upper level of a B747 (Yes / No) | n/a | ||
| Loading Ramps (Yes / No) |
|
||
Storage Facilities
Cargo Facilities : Capacity 3500 Tons
Passenger facilities : 50 Checks in desks , 8 gates , 4 air bridges
, 3 baggage claim belts , post office , bank , exchange ,
restaurants , cafes , VIP and CIP lounges , duty free shop , car
rental , taxi service , first aid , business center
Security
Level: Good
Companies Available
For information on Azerbaijan Aviation Contact details, please see the following link:
4.4 Azerbaijan Airport Company Contact List
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: AZ Freight Website Information on Azerbaijan Aviation