Flight Simulator Flights at UTSS Samarkand Airport

Samarkand Airport (ICAO: UTSS) serves the city of Samarkand in the Samarqand Region of Uzbekistan, sitting at an elevation of 2,198 feet. For simulator pilots, it offers a single long, lit runway equipped with ILS on both ends, making it a straightforward destination for both VFR and instrument approaches.

Overview

Samarkand Airport, identified by the ICAO code UTSS, is a large international airport located in the Samarqand Region of Uzbekistan. It sits at a field elevation of 2,198 feet and is built around a single, substantial hard-surfaced runway that is fully lit and served by an instrument landing system, making it a capable and interesting field for simulator pilots practising both visual and instrument approaches in Central Asian terrain.

Airspace & Location

The airfield is located in the Samarqand Region of Uzbekistan, at coordinates 39.7017 North, 66.9824 East, at an elevation of 2,198 feet above mean sea level.

Runways

Samarkand Airport has one physical runway, oriented 09/27, with a hard surface throughout. Runway 09 is listed at 10,109 feet and Runway 27 at 9,358 feet, the difference likely reflecting differing declared distances for each direction of use. Both ends are lit and equipped with an instrument landing system, giving pilots a reliable approach aid regardless of the runway in use.

Radio & Navigation

Approach control can be contacted on 120.8 MHz, with the tower operating on 118.3 MHz. An instrument landing system is available on both ends of the 09/27 runway, supporting precision approaches into the field.