Facilities Ranking
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• Region: Europe / West Asia (Caucasus)
• Country/State: Azerbaijan
• City/Town: Baku
• Website: https://www.airport.az
• Type of Airport: International
• Airport code/s:
o IATA: GYD
o ICAO: UBBB
• Terminals:
– Terminal 1 (main international terminal)
– Terminal 2 (charter, seasonal and selected low-frequency services)
• Passenger numbers:
– ~7–8 million passengers (calendar year 2024)
Parking
• Short-term: Multi-storey short-stay parking adjacent to Terminal 1
• Long-term: Long-stay surface parking within walking distance
• Valet: Limited premium valet service available
Hotel
• On site:
– No airside terminal hotel
• Nearby:
– Several international hotels along the airport corridor and in central Baku (taxi access)
Other facilities
• Restaurants/cafes: Azerbaijani, regional and international dining options throughout Terminal 1
• Bars: Licensed cafés and bars airside and landside
• Lounges: Azerbaijan Airlines Business Lounge, VIP lounges, premium independent lounges
• Duty-free shops: Duty-free retail in international departure and arrival areas
• Gift shops/newsagent/chemist: Souvenirs, convenience stores and pharmacies
• On-site travel agent: Limited; airline desks and airport information counters instead
• Help desk/Lost & found: Airport information desks and centralised lost & found service
• Car rental: International and regional car-rental companies on site
• Taxi/transport to city: Taxis, ride-hailing services, Airport Express bus
• Baby/parent room: Baby care rooms and family facilities throughout terminal
• Business center/free-Wi-Fi/charging: Free Wi-Fi airport-wide; charging points throughout terminal; business services via lounges
• Gym: No public terminal gym
• Beauty center/hairdresser: Limited grooming services
• Other facilities: Medical clinic, prayer/quiet rooms, children’s play areas
• Biometric check-in: Biometric self-service check-in and boarding increasingly used by AZAL
• Biometric customs: Automated border control e-gates for eligible travellers
Disabled/accessibility
• Free PRM assistance available; request via airline in advance
• Wheelchair assistance from curbside to gate and arrival halls
• Fully step-free terminal with ramps, elevators and wide circulation areas
• Accessible parking spaces close to terminal entrances
• Accessible toilets throughout terminal
• Priority security and border processing available
• Assistance dogs permitted (subject to Azerbaijani regulations)
• Support for non-visible disabilities via trained staff
• Clear wayfinding with tactile paving and audible announcements
Runways
• Runway 16/34
Length/Width
• 16/34: ~4,000 m × 60 m
• Supports Code F aircraft operations (A380-capable)
Grooving of runways
• Grooved runway surface to improve wet-weather braking performance
• Advanced drainage systems mitigate hydroplaning risk
• Surface specifications published in the Azerbaijani AIP
ILS/CAT capability
• ILS installed
• CAT II and CAT III capability available
• Approved for CAT III low-visibility autoland operations for suitably equipped aircraft and crews
Navigation aids
• ILS with PAPI visual guidance
• VOR/DME navigation aids
• RNAV (GNSS-based) SIDs and STARs
• Modern ATC surveillance and surface movement systems
Low-visibility operations
– Low Visibility Procedures (LVP) in place
– CAT II/III operations during fog and poor visibility
– Enhanced ATC spacing and surface monitoring applied
On-time departures (OTP) data
• Airport-specific OTP figures not routinely published by operator
• OTP influenced by:
– Strong winds and fog
– Regional airspace constraints
– Hub-banking waves for Azerbaijan Airlines
Airfield restrictions
• No formal slot controls
• Noise abatement procedures apply
• Preferential runway use based on wind conditions
• Planned runway and taxiway maintenance managed via NOTAMs
Aircraft maintenance
• Aircraft maintenance facilities on site
• Line and heavy maintenance provided by AZAL Engineering and third-party MROs
• Capability for narrowbody and widebody fleets
• Oversight by the Azerbaijan Civil Aviation Authority
Eco-efficient operations (e.g., energy use, carbon minimization, waste management, etc.)
• Airport operator applies ISO 14001–aligned environmental management systems
• Fixed electrical ground power reduces aircraft APU usage
• Energy-efficient lighting and HVAC systems across terminal facilities
• Waste reduction, recycling and wastewater-treatment programs implemented
Renewable energy use
• On-site solar photovoltaic installations supporting airport facilities
• Planned expansion aligned with Azerbaijan’s renewable-energy objectives
• Energy efficiency remains the primary emissions-reduction measure
Availability of biofuel alternatives
• Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) available on a limited, airline-driven basis
• Participation in regional SAF pilot and demonstration initiatives
• No airport-mandated SAF blending requirement publicly specified
Conservation of biodiversity [actual programs]
• Environmental management of landscaped buffer zones surrounding airport land
• Wildlife hazard management balancing aviation safety and conservation
• Environmental impact assessments mandatory for major development projects
Sustainable transportation
• Airport Express buses and shared transport options reduce private vehicle use
• Electrification of airport-owned and ground-service vehicle fleets underway
• EV charging infrastructure available in airport parking areas
Green building design
• Terminal 1 designed with high-efficiency glazing and daylight optimisation
• Smart building-management systems reduce energy and water consumption
• Passive shading strategies mitigate heat gain
• Sustainability criteria embedded in future airport development programs
