Ashgabat International Airport (ASB / UTAA) Plane Spotting Map & Live Active Runway Predictor
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Ashgabat
ASB/UTAA
Updated Wed 28 Oct, 04:11 local
- Active runway
- 29R / 29L
- METAR wind
- 360° @ 4 kt
- Best spot
- Short final 29R - sunny side
- Sun
- 74° / -39°
Wind vector · +2 kt headwind
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Best Ashgabat (ASB) plane spotting locations by time of day & sun angle
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Spotting guideRunway windsATC frequencies
Lighting schedule
Morning 07:00-11:00, midday 11:00-14:00, afternoon 14:00-18:00 at ASB, scored from each spot's view bearing.
| Spotting Location | Morning (07:00-11:00) | Midday (11:00-14:00) | Afternoon / Golden Hour (14:00-18:00) | JetPhotos / Camera Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short final 29R - sunny side Runway 29R | CLEAN FRONT LIGHT | SIDE LIGHT | BACKLIT / GLARE | Recommended focal length 150-600mm. Crisp fuselage illumination 08:00-11:00 local. Avoid 16:00-18:00 harsh backlit contrast. |
| Short final 29L - sunny side Runway 29L | CLEAN FRONT LIGHT | SIDE LIGHT | BACKLIT / GLARE | Recommended focal length 150-600mm. Crisp fuselage illumination 08:00-11:00 local. Avoid 16:00-18:00 harsh backlit contrast. |
Runway winds and thresholds
Land 29R / 29L · Dep 29R / 29L
TAF at Wed 28 Oct, 05:00 shifts the wind to 40° at 14 kt, favoring 11L+11R in about 0.8 hours.
| End | Hdg | Length | Headwind | Crosswind | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11L | 119° | 12,467 ft | -1.9 kt | 3.5 kt | Standby |
| 29R | 299° | 12,467 ft | +1.9 kt | 3.5 kt | Both |
| 11R | 119° | 12,467 ft | -1.9 kt | 3.5 kt | Standby |
| 29L | 299° | 12,467 ft | +1.9 kt | 3.5 kt | Both |
Recommended camera lenses & ATC radio frequencies for Ashgabat (UTAA)
| Facility | MHz | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tower | 120.000 | Published |
| Approach | 123.500 | Published |
| Departure | 125.225 | Assigned |
| Ground | 121.700 | Published |
| Delivery | 128.625 | Assigned |
| ATIS | 134.725 | Assigned |
Lens for the top pin: Sony FE 200-600mm, Uniden Bearcat BC125AT, FlightAware Pro Stick. Sony FE 200-600mmUniden Bearcat BC125ATFlightAware Pro Stick
Open the ATC frequency pageFrequently asked questions about plane spotting at Ashgabat (ASB/UTAA)
Which runway is active at Ashgabat (ASB/UTAA) right now?
As of Wed 28 Oct, 04:00 local, the METAR/TAF wind vector predicts landing and departure 29R+29L. The METAR wind is 360° at 4 kt. 29R shows +1.9 kt headwind and 3.5 kt crosswind from the right. Closed runways: none listed.
Where is the best place to plane spot at Ashgabat (ASB) in the morning vs. afternoon?
At 08:00 local the sun is at 111° azimuth and 5° elevation. Short final 29R - sunny side scores 92/100, 1233 m from runway 29R, view bearing 269.8°, best as a morning spot with a 150-600mm lens. At 16:00 the sun is at 231° and 22°. Short final 29R - sunny side scores 80/100 on a 328.3° view. Morning and afternoon picks follow that bearing: a view that wants the sun in the east is a morning spot, and a view that wants it in the west is an afternoon spot.
What is the best time to plane spot at Ashgabat International Airport?
The best time to plane spot at Ashgabat International Airport (ASB/UTAA) is the window marked CLEAN FRONT LIGHT for the fence you are using. Morning (07:00-11:00) front light: Short final 29R - sunny side, Short final 29L - sunny side. Afternoon / golden hour (14:00-18:00) front light: no listed spot stays fully front-lit. Midday (11:00-14:00) is HIGH SUN / TOP LIGHT at 0 of 2 spotting locations. Read the Best Time of Day & Lighting Schedule by Spot table for the lens and the hours to avoid harsh backlit contrast.
What is the sun direction at UTAA spotting locations?
UTAA spotting locations sun direction: Short final 29R - sunny side (runway 29R) is CLEAN FRONT LIGHT in the morning, SIDE LIGHT at midday, and BACKLIT / GLARE in the afternoon. Recommended focal length 150-600mm. Crisp fuselage illumination 08:00-11:00 local. Avoid 16:00-18:00 harsh backlit contrast. Short final 29L - sunny side (runway 29L) is CLEAN FRONT LIGHT in the morning, SIDE LIGHT at midday, and BACKLIT / GLARE in the afternoon. Recommended focal length 150-600mm. Crisp fuselage illumination 08:00-11:00 local. Avoid 16:00-18:00 harsh backlit contrast.
What lens focal length do I need for plane spotting at Ashgabat (ASB)?
Short final 29R - sunny side is 1233 m from the 29R centerline, so the lens is 150-600mm. The bands are fixed from that distance: 70-200mm inside 250 m, 100-400mm from 250 m to 450 m, and 150-600mm beyond 450 m. The aircraft itself is about 573 m from this pin on a 700 m final.
What ATC radio frequencies should I monitor while spotting at Ashgabat (UTAA)?
Monitor Tower 120.0 MHz, Ground 121.7 MHz, Approach 123.5 MHz. Online streams lag by 30 seconds or more. A handheld VHF airband scanner at the fence is the zero-delay way to hear a runway change on Tower 120.0 MHz.
How do I know when Ashgabat (ASB) switches active runways?
TAF at Wed 28 Oct, 05:00 shifts the wind to 40° at 14 kt, favoring 11L+11R in about 0.8 hours. The $3/mo Telegram Runway-Shift Alert pings you when D-ATIS or the METAR wind vector changes the active runway: https://planespottingmap.com/airport/UTAA#runway-alerts