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Sary-Arka Airport

IATA KGFICAO UAKK🇰🇿 Karaganda
Coordinates
49.6708°N, 73.3344°E
Elevation
1,765 ft (538 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
KZ-KAR
Time zone
Almaty(UTC+05:00)
Magnetic variation
8.8° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
03:33
Sunrise
04:15
Sunset
20:11
Civil dusk
20:53

About 15h 57m 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 Sary-Arka Airport

Sary-Arka Airport

Sary-Arka Airport is an international airport which serves the city of Karaganda and its satellite town in Kazakhstan. It is located 24 km (15 mi) southeast of the city.

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

Live weather

UAKK

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
05 / 2310,831 ft / 3,301 m197 ftConLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP122.000 MHz
TWRTWR118.300 MHz

Navaids(3)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (6)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
KARAGANDA TMAClass CTMA6000 ft MSLFL210
KARAGANDA CTRClass CCTRGND7000 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 Sary-Arka Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Sary-Arka Airport?

The ICAO code for Sary-Arka Airport is UAKK, and its IATA code is KGF.

Where is Sary-Arka Airport located?

Sary-Arka Airport is large airport located in Karaganda, Kazakhstan, at an elevation of 1,765 ft (538 m).

How many runways does Sary-Arka Airport have?

Sary-Arka Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 10,831 ft / 3,301 m.

Which airlines fly to Sary-Arka Airport?

Airlines historically serving Sary-Arka Airport include Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Air Astana, Scat Air, Transaero Airlines (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Sary-Arka Airport?

Historical data lists 6 nonstop destinations from Sary-Arka Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Sary-Arka Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Sary-Arka Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Sary-Arka Airport is approximately 8.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Sary-Arka Airport?

The nearest airport to Sary-Arka Airport is Balapan Airfield (KZ-0112), about 3.8 nm to the nnw, followed by Karaganda Southwest Airport and Novaya Uzenka Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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