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Total 1 airports of BHK
Bukhara International Airport (IATA: BHK, ICAO:UTSB) is located in the the city of Bukhara, Uzbekistan. It is the primary international airport serving Bukhara and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+998657801067
Airport Overview
Bukhara International Airport (BHK), identified by ICAO code UTSB, is a regional international airport serving Bukhara and the wider Bukhara Region of Uzbekistan. Its location near the historic city makes it relevant to time-sensitive exports, project consignments and inbound commercial shipments serving western and central Uzbekistan. The airport is not presented as a dedicated cargo hub; cargo planning should therefore be based on confirmed airline acceptance, available ground handling and customs arrangements for the specific movement. The airport is located at approximately 39.7750015° N, 64.4832993° E, at an elevation of 229 metres, and operates in the UTC+05:00 time zone. Our service team can coordinate airline space, export documentation, customs communication and onward road delivery after confirming the actual operating plan.
| Airport name | Bukhara International Airport |
|---|---|
| IATA / ICAO | BHK / UTSB |
| Location | Bukhara, Uzbekistan |
| Coordinates | 39.7750015° N, 64.4832993° E |
| Elevation | 229 m / 751 ft above mean sea level |
| Runway | 01/19; asphalt; 3,000 m × 45 m |
| Local time | UTC+05:00 |
| Contact listed in the supplied airport record | +998 65 780 10 67 |
Key Highlights
Cargo Facilities & Services
Publicly confirmed handling capabilities, warehouse dimensions, temperature ranges and dangerous-goods infrastructure should be obtained from the appointed ground handler or airline before booking. Our service team uses the following operational checklist rather than assuming that passenger-terminal facilities provide cargo services.
- General cargo acceptance: confirm whether the selected flight accepts commercial cargo, the applicable commodity restrictions, piece and weight limits, and the handover location.
- Export and import handling: verify warehouse receiving windows, pallet or loose-cargo handling, security screening and the process for cargo release to the consignee or nominated trucker.
- Temperature-sensitive cargo: confirm whether cool-room storage, priority handling and monitored transfer are available. Do not tender pharmaceuticals or perishables without written confirmation.
- Dangerous goods: obtain advance approval for the exact UN number, packing instruction, quantity and aircraft routing; acceptance cannot be inferred from the airport’s international status.
- Customs and controlled storage: establish whether customs-supervised or bonded storage is available for the planned shipment and whether clearance must be completed before delivery.
- Special cargo: live animals, valuables, oversized pieces and cargo requiring cranes or special vehicles need a separate feasibility check before space is requested.
Routes & Transit Times
- International cargo availability can depend on passenger aircraft belly capacity, seasonal schedules, interline agreements and the operating carrier’s cargo policy. We do not treat the published passenger network as guaranteed cargo coverage.
- Typical planning may involve a direct accepted movement when available, or a connection through a larger regional gateway in Uzbekistan or a nearby international hub. The exact routing must be confirmed at quotation stage.
- Transit time is affected by flight frequency, connection protection, customs release, security screening, weekend or public-holiday schedules and truck availability for the final leg.
- For urgent, high-volume, heavy or restricted cargo, our team compares the airport option with alternative gateways and road-feeder solutions instead of promising a fixed transit time.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
- Bukhara urban and regional market: the airport primarily supports cargo needs connected with Bukhara and the surrounding Bukhara Region, with onward road distribution arranged according to consignee location.
- Tourism and hospitality supply: spare parts, guest-service equipment, retail goods and time-sensitive replacement items may require air transport when local replenishment is not practical.
- Textiles and light manufacturing: samples, production accessories, urgent components and finished goods can be suitable for air freight after confirming packing, valuation and export documentation.
- Fresh and agricultural products: perishables require pre-arranged temperature protection, short airport dwell time and confirmation of import or export phytosanitary requirements.
- Industrial and project cargo: machinery parts and maintenance items may be routed by air when dimensions and weight fit the aircraft and handling limits; larger pieces may require an alternative gateway.
Operations & Compliance
- Cut-off control: request the airline or ground handler’s local cargo acceptance cut-off for each flight. Allow additional time for screening, document review and customs processing; cut-offs may change by day and commodity.
- Documentation: prepare a commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill instructions, shipper and consignee details, customs information and any commodity-specific permits. The description, quantity, weight and value must match across documents.
- Dangerous goods and restricted articles: provide the shipper’s declaration where applicable, safety data and packing evidence before booking. Batteries, chemicals, aerosols and magnetized materials require classification and airline approval.
- Customs, inspection and delivery: customs may request clarification, inspection or supporting permits. Our team should receive the consignee’s broker details and truck instructions before arrival to reduce storage and delivery delays.
Shipping Tips
- Send the commercial invoice, packing list, dimensions, gross weight, commodity description, Incoterm and preferred delivery date before requesting a quotation. This allows our team to check routing and acceptance restrictions.
- Use export-grade packaging suitable for repeated handling and aircraft movement. Mark each piece clearly and provide verified dimensions; volumetric weight may determine the chargeable weight.
- For temperature-sensitive, perishable or high-value cargo, request a written handling plan covering acceptance, storage, transfer, monitoring and consignee collection. Avoid tendering on a presumed service.
- Keep an alternative gateway and road-feeder option available for heavy, oversized, restricted or schedule-sensitive shipments. Our service team can compare total transit, clearance and delivery risk rather than air freight alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Bukhara International Airport handle commercial air cargo?
Commercial cargo acceptance depends on the airline, aircraft type, ground handler, commodity and available capacity. Our service team confirms these items before issuing a firm routing or booking recommendation.
Does the airport have a dedicated freighter schedule?
A dedicated freighter service should not be assumed. Cargo may be offered as belly cargo or via a connecting gateway, subject to current airline schedules and operational approval.
How early should cargo be delivered before departure?
There is no single permanent cut-off for every shipment. The airline or ground handler sets the local acceptance window, and dangerous goods, live animals, perishables and customs-controlled cargo normally require earlier coordination.
Can pharmaceuticals or other temperature-sensitive goods be shipped through the airport?
Only after confirming suitable storage, transfer procedures, packaging requirements and airline acceptance. Our team will not promise a temperature-controlled service without written operational confirmation.
What is the best option for oversized or heavy cargo?
First provide dimensions, weight, piece count, lifting points and commodity details. We will check aircraft and handling limits, then compare Bukhara routing with an alternative Uzbek gateway and bonded road delivery if necessary.
Data Sources & Provenance
Airport identity, codes, coordinates, elevation, runway dimensions, telephone number and time-zone details above are taken from the supplied airport record for Bukhara International Airport. Operational items that can change, including airline acceptance, cargo cut-offs, ground handling, customs procedures, storage capability and routing, require shipment-specific confirmation.
- Uzbekistan airport and aviation information: uzairports.com
- International air transport standards and airport-code reference: iata.org
- International aviation standards and aerodrome reference framework: icao.int
The cited domains are provided for source verification and regulatory cross-checking only. Current schedules, acceptance restrictions, customs requirements and handling facilities must be reconfirmed with the responsible carrier, handler and authorities before cargo tender.