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Medium airportScheduled service

Balkhash Airport

IATA BXHICAO UAAH🇰🇿 Balkhash
Coordinates
46.8942°N, 75.0045°E
Elevation
1,446 ft (441 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
KZ-KAR
Time zone
Almaty(UTC+05:00)
Magnetic variation
7.1° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
03:43
Sunrise
04:21
Sunset
19:52
Civil dusk
20:30

About 15h 32m 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 Balkhash Airport

Balkhash Airport

Balkhash Airport is an airport 6 km (3.7 mi) northeast of Balkhash, Kazakhstan.

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Live weather

UAAH

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
05 / 238,208 ft / 2,502 m131 ftConLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
TWRTWR128.000 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BALKHASH TMAClass CTMA3000 ft MSLFL140
BALKHASH CTRClass CCTRGND4000 ft MSL

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Balkhash Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Balkhash Airport?

The ICAO code for Balkhash Airport is UAAH, and its IATA code is BXH.

Where is Balkhash Airport located?

Balkhash Airport is medium airport located in Balkhash, Kazakhstan, at an elevation of 1,446 ft (441 m).

How many runways does Balkhash Airport have?

Balkhash Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 8,208 ft / 2,502 m.

What time zone is Balkhash Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Balkhash Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Balkhash Airport is approximately 7.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Balkhash Airport?

The nearest airport to Balkhash Airport is Akchatau Airport (KZ-0083), about 71.2 nm to the nnw, followed by Ulken Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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