Dashoguz International Airport (TAZ / UTAT) Plane Spotting Map & Live Active Runway Predictor
Daşoguz, Turkmenistan
Dashoguz
TAZ/UTAT
Updated Wed 28 Oct, 03:32 local
- Active runway
- 08
- METAR wind
- 20° @ 8 kt
- Best spot
- Short final 08 - sunny side
- Sun
- 64° / -44°
Wind vector · +3 kt headwind
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Best Dashoguz (TAZ) 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 TAZ, 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 08 - sunny side Runway 08 | BACKLIT / GLARE | SIDE LIGHT | SIDE LIGHT | Recommended focal length 150-600mm. Best local hours for crisp fuselage illumination: 17:00. Avoid 08:00-12:00 harsh backlit contrast. |
Runway winds and thresholds
Land 08 · Dep 08
| End | Hdg | Length | Headwind | Crosswind | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 | 90° | 12,467 ft | +2.7 kt | 7.5 kt | Both |
| 26 | 270° | 12,467 ft | -2.7 kt | 7.5 kt | Standby |
Recommended camera lenses & ATC radio frequencies for Dashoguz (UTAT)
| Facility | MHz | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tower | 119.750 | Assigned |
| Approach | 130.400 | Published |
| Departure | 125.050 | Assigned |
| Ground | 121.825 | Assigned |
| Delivery | 128.550 | Assigned |
| ATIS | 132.700 | 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 Dashoguz (TAZ/UTAT)
Which runway is active at Dashoguz (TAZ/UTAT) right now?
As of Wed 28 Oct, 03:00 local, the METAR/TAF wind vector predicts landing and departure 08. The METAR wind is 20° at 8 kt. 08 shows +2.7 kt headwind and 7.5 kt crosswind from the left. Closed runways: none listed.
Where is the best place to plane spot at Dashoguz (TAZ) in the morning vs. afternoon?
At 08:00 local the sun is at 112° azimuth and 5° elevation. Short final 08 - sunny side scores 72/100, 1234 m from runway 08, view bearing 60.7°, best as a afternoon spot with a 150-600mm lens. At 16:00 the sun is at 231° and 19°. Short final 08 - sunny side scores 94/100 on a 60.7° 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 Dashoguz International Airport?
The best time to plane spot at Dashoguz International Airport (TAZ/UTAT) is the window marked CLEAN FRONT LIGHT for the fence you are using. Morning (07:00-11:00) front light: no listed spot stays fully front-lit. 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 1 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 UTAT spotting locations?
UTAT spotting locations sun direction: Short final 08 - sunny side (runway 08) is BACKLIT / GLARE in the morning, SIDE LIGHT at midday, and SIDE LIGHT in the afternoon. Recommended focal length 150-600mm. Best local hours for crisp fuselage illumination: 17:00. Avoid 08:00-12:00 harsh backlit contrast.
What lens focal length do I need for plane spotting at Dashoguz (TAZ)?
Short final 08 - sunny side is 1234 m from the 08 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 Dashoguz (UTAT)?
Monitor Approach 130.4 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 the tower.
How do I know when Dashoguz (TAZ) switches active runways?
No TAF wind shift in the next 6 hours flips the flow. Wind stays near 20° at 8 kt, so 08 remains the favored arrival. 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/UTAT#runway-alerts