# Balkanabat Airport (BKN)

> Balkanabat, TM · IATA: BKN · Small Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `BKN` |
| City | Balkanabat |
| Country | TM |
| Type | Small Airport |
| Elevation | 2 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 39.48060, 54.36600 |

## Description

Balkanabat (BKN) is the airfield of an oil and gas town in Turkmenistan's western Balkan province. Operations are limited to a handful of domestic and charter flights; there is no cargo terminal and no customs post for international consignments. Air freight moves through Türkmenbaşy (KRW) on the Caspian coast, with larger volumes via Ashgabat (ASB).

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