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Karakol International Airport

IATA IKGICAO UAFP🇰🇬 Karakol
Coordinates
42.5081°N, 78.4078°E
Elevation
5,590 ft (1,704 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
KG-Y
Time zone
Bishkek(UTC+06:00)
Magnetic variation
4.6° E

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:43
Sunrise
06:12
Sunset
19:23
Civil dusk
19:52

About 13h 12m 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 Karakol International Airport

Karakol International Airport

Karakol International Airport is an international airport serving Karakol, the capital of Issyk-Kul Province (oblast) of Kyrgyzstan. The Russian IATA code for Karakol International Airport is КПЖ.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Live traffic nearby

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
10 / 288,202 ft / 2,500 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Nearby airports

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Karakol International Airport?

The ICAO code for Karakol International Airport is UAFP, and its IATA code is IKG.

Where is Karakol International Airport located?

Karakol International Airport is medium airport located in Karakol, Kyrgyzstan, at an elevation of 5,590 ft (1,704 m).

How many runways does Karakol International Airport have?

Karakol International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 8,202 ft / 2,500 m.

What time zone is Karakol International Airport in?

Karakol International Airport is in the Asia/Bishkek time zone (UTC+06:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Karakol International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Karakol International Airport is approximately 4.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Karakol International Airport?

The nearest airport to Karakol International Airport is Tamga Airport (KG-0006), about 43.1 nm to the wsw, followed by Chilik Southeast Airfield and Kegan Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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