Sary-Arka Airport (UAKK)
Large airport · Karaganda, Karaganda Region, Kazakhstan
Airport data
| Name | Sary-Arka Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UAKK |
| IATA | KGF |
| Elevation | 1,765 ft (538 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 49°40'15" E 73°20'4" 49.67080, 73.33440 |
| Location | Karaganda, Karaganda Region, Kazakhstan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 10,831 ft (3301 m) | 197 ft | CON | Yes |
Sary-Arka Airport at a glance
Sary-Arka Airport is a large airport in Karaganda, Karaganda Region, Kazakhstan, known to airline systems as KGF. The field elevation of 1,765 ft (538 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UAKK are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 05/23, offers 10,831 ft (3301 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UAKK shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Sary-Arka Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport | UACC | 201 km (109 NM) |
| Ekibastuz Airport | UASB | 251 km (136 NM) |
| Balkhash Airport | UAAH | 333 km (180 NM) |
| Pavlodar International Airport | UASP | 384 km (207 NM) |
| Kurchatov Airfield | KZ-0068 | 389 km (210 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sary-Arka Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,765 ft field elevation of Sary-Arka Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 28 airports and airfields we list for Kazakhstan — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Sary-Arka Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sary-Arka Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sary-Arka Airport is UAKK, and its IATA code is KGF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sary-Arka Airport above sea level?
Sary-Arka Airport sits at an elevation of 1,765 feet (538 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sary-Arka Airport located?
The airport lies at 49.6708, 73.3344 — in Karaganda, Karaganda Region, Kazakhstan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport, about 201 km away.
Does UAKK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UAKK appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Sary-Arka Airport?
Sary-Arka Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 10,831 ft (3301 m) with a CON surface.