Zhetygen Air Base
Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)
About 15h 9m 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 Zhetygen Air Base
Zhetygen Air Base is a small airport in Kuygan, Kazakhstan. It sits at an elevation of 1,638 ft (499 m). It observes Asia/Almaty local time. The nearest airport is Iliysk North Airport (KZ-0010), about 15.9 nm to the n.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(2)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALMATY TMA 2 | Class C | TMA | 4000 ft MSL | 8000 ft MSL |
| ALMATY TMA 1 | Class C | TMA | 8000 ft MSL | FL240 |
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 Zhetygen Air Base.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Zhetygen Air Base located?
Zhetygen Air Base is small airport located in Kuygan, Kazakhstan, at an elevation of 1,638 ft (499 m).
What time zone is Zhetygen Air Base in?
Zhetygen Air Base is in the Asia/Almaty time zone (UTC+05:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Zhetygen Air Base?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Zhetygen Air Base is approximately 5.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Zhetygen Air Base?
The nearest airport to Zhetygen Air Base is Iliysk North Airport (KZ-0010), about 15.9 nm to the n, followed by Bayserke Airport and Almaty North Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Zhetygen Air Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.