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Almaty International Airport

IATA ALAICAO UAAA🇰🇿 Almaty
Coordinates
43.3543°N, 77.0428°E
Elevation
2,234 ft (681 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
KZ-ALA
Time zone
Almaty(UTC+05:00)
Magnetic variation
5.2° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
03:50
Sunrise
04:24
Sunset
19:32
Civil dusk
20:07

About 15h 8m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Almaty International Airport

Almaty International Airport

Almaty International Airport is an international airport in Almaty, Kazakhstan. It is larger than Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) in Astana and is the main international gateway into the country. It is a principal hub of Air Astana, the national flag carrier, as well as other domestic and international airlines. The airport plays role in connecting Almaty to the rest of the country and the broader region through its extensive transport links.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

UAAA

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
05L / 23R14,764 ft / 4,500 m148 ftAsphLightedOpen
05R / 23L14,436 ft / 4,400 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (5)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP131.600 MHz
ATISATIS129.800 MHz
GCARADAR120.800 MHz
GNDGND121.700 MHz
TWRTWR119.400 MHz

Navaids(3)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (43)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
ALMATY TMA 2Class CTMA4000 ft MSL8000 ft MSL
ALMATY TMA 1Class CTMA8000 ft MSLFL240
ALMATY CTRClass DCTRGND5200 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Kazakhstan airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Алматинская телебашня1,220 ft3,510 ft
Казахстан, Отель427 ft2,799 ft
Obstacle358 ft2,910 ft
Старая телебашня2,779 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Almaty International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Almaty International Airport?

The ICAO code for Almaty International Airport is UAAA, and its IATA code is ALA.

Where is Almaty International Airport located?

Almaty International Airport is large airport located in Almaty, Kazakhstan, at an elevation of 2,234 ft (681 m).

How many runways does Almaty International Airport have?

Almaty International Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 14,764 ft / 4,500 m.

Which airlines fly to Almaty International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Almaty International Airport include Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Air Arabia, Air Astana, Asiana Airlines, British Airways, China Southern Airlines, among 24 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Almaty International Airport?

Historical data lists 43 nonstop destinations from Almaty International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Almaty International Airport in?

Almaty International Airport is in the Asia/Almaty time zone (UTC+05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Almaty International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Almaty International Airport is approximately 5.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Almaty International Airport?

The nearest airport to Almaty International Airport is Almaty North Airport (KZ-0022), about 3 nm to the wnw, followed by Bayserke Airport and Boralday Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Almaty International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.