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Small airport

Karas Air Base

ICAO KZ-0071🇰🇿 Zhem
Coordinates
48.7370°N, 58.0420°E
Type
Small airport
Region
KZ-AKT
Time zone
Aqtobe(UTC+05:00)
Magnetic variation
10.2° E

Daylight today(Oct 13, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:53
Sunrise
07:25
Sunset
18:25
Civil dusk
18:56

About 11h 0m 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 Karas Air Base

Karas Air Base is a small airport in Zhem, Kazakhstan. It observes Asia/Aqtobe local time. The nearest airport is Shalkar Airport (UATR), about 80.4 nm to the se.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

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

Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Karas Air Base.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Karas Air Base located?

Karas Air Base is small airport located in Zhem, Kazakhstan.

What time zone is Karas Air Base in?

Karas Air Base is in the Asia/Aqtobe time zone (UTC+05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Karas Air Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Karas Air Base is approximately 10.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Karas Air Base?

The nearest airport to Karas Air Base is Shalkar Airport (UATR), about 80.4 nm to the se.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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