Balapan Airfield
Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)
About 13h 31m 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 Balapan Airfield
Balapan Airfield is a small airport in Karagandy, Kazakhstan. It sits at an elevation of 1,795 ft (547 m). It observes Asia/Almaty local time. The nearest airport is Sary-Arka Airport (KGF), about 3.8 nm to the sse.
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.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
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(3)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KARAGANDA TMA | Class C | TMA | 6000 ft MSL | FL210 |
| KARAGANDA CTR | Class C | CTR | GND | 7000 ft MSL |
| BALAPAN ATZ | Class G | ATZ | GND | 3000 ft MSL |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Kazakhstan airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
VFR reporting points nearby
| Point | Distance | Bearing | Reporting |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRAVO | 8.6 nm | 143° | On request |
| DELTA | 10.8 nm | 250° | On request |
| ALPHA | 15 nm | 048° | On request |
| AKKUDUK | 18.3 nm | 078° | Compulsory |
| TEMIRTAU | 23.4 nm | 319° | Compulsory |
| BOTAKARA | 25.1 nm | 043° | Compulsory |
Named VFR reporting points within ~20 nm; distance and bearing are from the airport reference point. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — check the current VAC/AIP for procedures and whether a report is required.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Balapan Airfield.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Balapan Airfield located?
Balapan Airfield is small airport located in Karagandy, Kazakhstan, at an elevation of 1,795 ft (547 m).
What time zone is Balapan Airfield in?
Balapan Airfield is in the Asia/Almaty time zone (UTC+05:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Balapan Airfield?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Balapan Airfield 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 Balapan Airfield?
The nearest airport to Balapan Airfield is Sary-Arka Airport (KGF), about 3.8 nm to the sse, followed by Karaganda Southwest Airport and Novaya Uzenka Airfield.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Balapan Airfield data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.