Airport code
SKD — Samarkand Airport
SKD is the IATA code for Samarkand Airport, an airport serving Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Its ICAO code is UTSS, and it operates in the Asia/Samarkand time zone (UTC+5). The airport sits at 39.7005, 66.9838 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 2224 ft (678 m).
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About Samarkand Airport
Samarkand International Airport is an airport of entry in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) from the city center. The airport has been operated by Uzbekistan Airways since the airline's creation in 1992. The airport has domestic as well as international flights and is the second-largest airport in Uzbekistan after Tashkent International Airport. The airport operates flights across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. It also serves as a hub for Air Samarkand.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | SKD |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | UTSS |
| Airport name | Samarkand Airport |
| City | Samarkand |
| Country | Uzbekistan |
| Time zone | Asia/Samarkand (UTC+5) |
| Latitude | 39.7005 |
| Longitude | 66.9838 |
| Elevation | 2224 ft (678 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 10,187 ft (3,105 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Samarkand Airport?
The IATA code for Samarkand Airport is SKD.
What is the ICAO code for Samarkand Airport?
The ICAO code for Samarkand Airport is UTSS.
Where is SKD airport located?
Samarkand Airport (SKD) is located in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
What time zone is SKD in?
Samarkand Airport operates in the Asia/Samarkand time zone, which is UTC+5.
What is the nearest airport to SKD?
The nearest airport to Samarkand Airport (SKD) is Karshi Khanabad Airport (KSQ) in Karshi, about 133 km away.
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