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UBBQ/GBB METAR & TAF Gabala International Airport

Gabala, Qabala DistrictElevation 935 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
MVFR47 min old
Ceiling 2,800 ft, visibility 10 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
MVFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
290@3
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
2,800 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
DENSITY ALT
597 ft
-338 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 2100Z (1:00 AM local) · 47 min old

UBBQ is currently MVFR. Winds are from the west at 3 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. The ceiling is 2,800 feet AGL. The main issue is ceiling 2800 ft agl (mvfr).

WIND
290° at 3 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
Ceiling 2,800 ft
Lowest broken or overcast layer.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
13°C / 12°C
55°F / 54°F. 1°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.24 inHg
1024 hPa, above standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
LOW CIG
Ceiling 2800 ft AGL (MVFR).

Codes in this report: 9999 OVC RMK

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REMARKS: DECODED
MT OBSC
observed: mountains obscured
TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 1702Z (9:02 PM local) · valid to 1800Z (10:00 PM local)

UBBQ forecast starts MVFR at 18Z. Worst period is 18Z to 00Z with IFR possible (CB, LOW CIG, LOW VIS). Best period is 00Z to 06Z (MVFR). Overall the forecast improves over the period.

  • Maximum temperature 14°C expected at 1000Z on day 26.
  • Minimum temperature 10°C expected at 0200Z on day 26.
OVC0303,000 ft
OVC0303,000 ft
BKN0252,500 ft
BKN0252,500 ft
BKN0252,500 ft
1800Z10:00 PM2248Z2:48 AM0336Z7:36 AM0824Z12:24 PM1312Z5:12 PM1800Z10:00 PM

Codes in this report: 9999 OVC TEMPO BR BKN BECMG

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Moderate

›Conditions are MVFR.
›Temporarily forecast: ceiling 700 ft AGL.

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Pilot weather notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category MVFR, wind from 290° at 3 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling 2,800 ft. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
Crosswind calculator
No runway layout is available for UBBQ. Enter a runway number or heading to estimate wind components.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

16/34
Dimensions
11,811 x 197 ft
Surface
Asphalt/Concrete
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
597 ft
Pressure altitude
615 ft
Field elevation
935 ft MSL
Temperature
13°C (55°F)
Dewpoint
12°C (54°F)
Altimeter
30.24 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
1355Z 5:55 PM
Sunrise
0311Z 7:11 AM
Loggable night
1423Z (6:23 PM local) → 0243Z (6:43 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1355Z (5:55 PM local) → 0311Z (7:11 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1455Z (6:55 PM local) → 0211Z (6:11 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Gabala International Airport is in Gabala, Qabala District. Field elevation 935 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAUBBQ / GBB
RegionQabala District
CountryAzerbaijan
Coordinates40.8086, 47.7254
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

UBEE Yevlakh Airport
29 NM W
VFR
UBBG Ganja International Airport
64 NM W
MVFR
UBBY Zaqatala International Airport
66 NM NW
MVFR
OITP Parsabad-Moghan Airport
73 NM S
VFR
UBBF Fuzuli International Airport
77 NM S
VFR
UBLC Lachin International Airport
83 NM SW
VFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Wikipedia
↗UBBQ on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does UBBQ have a METAR?
Yes. UBBQ has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does UBBQ have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for UBBQ; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at UBBQ?
UBBQ sits at 935 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for UBBQ?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.