Agdash Airport

The airport was closed due to economic non-viability following the collapse of the Soviet Union. The extensive network of small, regional airports in the Azerbaijan SSR was heavily subsidized by the central Soviet government. After Azerbaijan gained independence in 1991, maintaining these low-traffic airfields was no longer economically feasible. A sharp decline in demand for local air travel, coupled with the high costs of maintenance and operation, led to the closure of Agdash and many similar regional airports across the country.

The airport is completely abandoned and in a state of decay. Satellite imagery of the location confirms the presence of a single, deteriorating asphalt runway. The runway surface is cracked, weathered, and partially overgrown with vegetation, rendering it unusable for any aircraft. There are no significant terminal buildings or support structures remaining. The land surrounding the former runway is actively used for agricultural purposes, and the site itself is derelict.

During the Soviet era, Agdash Airport served as a vital local transportation hub. Its primary function was to connect the Agdash District with Baku and other regional centers within the Azerbaijan SSR. Operations were typically handled by small, robust aircraft such as the Antonov An-2. In addition to passenger transport, the airport played a crucial role in the region's agricultural economy, serving as a base for agricultural aviation (авиахимработы), including crop dusting, aerial seeding, and pest control over the vast cotton and grain fields of the Shirvan Plain.

There are no known official plans or credible prospects for reopening Agdash Airport. The government of Azerbaijan has focused its aviation development strategy on modernizing its international airports (like Baku, Ganja, and Fuzuli) and key regional hubs. Given Agdash's relatively close proximity to major highways and the lack of commercial demand for air travel to the city, the significant investment required to rebuild the runway and construct new infrastructure is considered unjustifiable. The site is expected to remain abandoned or be fully reclaimed for agriculture.