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UBBQ/GBB METAR & TAF Gabala International Airport

Gabala, Qabala DistrictElevation 935 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
MVFR59 min old
Ceiling 2,300 ft, visibility 10 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
MVFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
340@3
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
2,300 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
DENSITY ALT
509 ft
-426 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0300Z (7:00 AM local) · 59 min old

UBBQ is currently MVFR. Winds are from the north at 3 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. The ceiling is 2,300 feet AGL. The main issue is ceiling 2300 ft agl (mvfr).

WIND
340° at 3 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
Ceiling 2,300 ft
Lowest broken or overcast layer.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
12°C / 11°C
54°F / 52°F. 1°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.21 inHg
1023 hPa, above standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
LOW CIG
Ceiling 2300 ft AGL (MVFR).

Codes in this report: 9999 FEW OVC RMK

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

TAF timeline

Issued 2302Z (3:02 AM local) · valid to 0000Z (4:00 AM local)

UBBQ forecast starts MVFR at 00Z. Conditions are roughly steady 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
BKN0202,000 ft
BKN0202,000 ft
BKN0202,000 ft
BKN0202,000 ft
0000Z4:00 AM0448Z8:48 AM0936Z1:36 PM1424Z6:24 PM1912Z11:12 PM0000Z4:00 AM

Codes in this report: 9999 OVC BECMG BKN TEMPO

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Moderate

›Conditions are MVFR.

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 340° at 3 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling 2,300 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
509 ft
Pressure altitude
645 ft
Field elevation
935 ft MSL
Temperature
12°C (54°F)
Dewpoint
11°C (52°F)
Altimeter
30.21 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
1353Z 5:53 PM
Sunrise
0313Z 7:13 AM
Loggable night
1421Z (6:21 PM local) → 0245Z (6:45 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1353Z (5:53 PM local) → 0313Z (7:13 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1453Z (6:53 PM local) → 0213Z (6:13 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
IFR
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.