# Nakhchivan Airport (NAJ)

> Nakhchivan, AZ · IATA: NAJ · ICAO: UBBN · Medium Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `NAJ` |
| ICAO | `UBBN` |
| City | Nakhchivan |
| Country | AZ |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 873 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | 39.18880, 45.45840 |

## Description

Roughly 1,342 tonnes of air cargo moved through NAJ in 2014 — a modest figure that captures the airport's role precisely. Serving the capital of Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, an exclave cut off from the mainland by Armenian territory, it is primarily a passenger gateway operated by Azerbaijan Airlines, UTair and AJet to Baku, Istanbul and Moscow. Freight here is largely belly cargo, supported by an on-site handling facility and customs clearance. Shippers with heavier or time-critical consignments route them through Baku's Heydar Aliyev International (GYD), the national freight centre and home base of Silk Way West Airlines. For forwarders, NAJ functions as a regional feeder rather than a standalone cargo station.

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