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Semei International Airport

IATA PLXICAO UASS🇰🇿 Semey
Coordinates
50.3513°N, 80.2344°E
Elevation
761 ft (232 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
KZ-ABA
Time zone
Almaty(UTC+05:00)
Magnetic variation
7.1° E

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:15
Sunrise
04:49
Sunset
18:33
Civil dusk
19:08

About 13h 44m 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 Semei International Airport

Semei International Airport

Semei International Airport, formerly New Semei and named after Abai Qunanbaiuly, is an airport in Semei, Kazakhstan, located 10 km (6.2 mi) south-west of the city. It services large airliners. The airfield contains two groups of alert fighter pads. A 400 m (1,300 ft) overrun exists at each end of runway 08/26.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

UASS

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

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.

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 (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
08 / 2610,159 ft / 3,096 m145 ftConLightedOpen
02 / 203,270 ft / 997 m253 ftConUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
TWRTWR128.000 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (2)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
SEMEY TMAClass CTMA3000 ft MSLFL140
SEMEY CTRClass CCTRGND4000 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

PointDistanceBearingReporting
ZIMOVKA STARIY KULTOBE8.6 nm217°Compulsory
FERMA KERNEI9.7 nm115°Compulsory
STARAIA KREPOST10.5 nm331°Compulsory
KILO19.6 nm259°Compulsory
LIMA19.6 nm283°Compulsory
MIKE19.6 nm295°Compulsory
TANGO19.7 nm322°Compulsory
JULIET19.8 nm227°Compulsory
INDIA19.9 nm204°Compulsory
ALPHA20 nm010°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 Semei International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Semei International Airport?

The ICAO code for Semei International Airport is UASS, and its IATA code is PLX.

Where is Semei International Airport located?

Semei International Airport is large airport located in Semey, Kazakhstan, at an elevation of 761 ft (232 m).

How many runways does Semei International Airport have?

Semei International Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 10,159 ft / 3,096 m.

Which airlines fly to Semei International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Semei International Airport include Scat Air (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Semei International Airport?

Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from Semei International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Semei International Airport in?

Semei International Airport is in the Asia/Almaty time zone (UTC+05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Semei International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Semei International Airport is approximately 7.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Semei International Airport?

The nearest airport to Semei International Airport is Dolon Air Base (KZ-7470), about 41.3 nm to the wnw, followed by Dolon Southwest Air Base and Zhangiztobe Air Base.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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