Oskemen International Airport (UASK)
Large airport · Ust-Kamenogorsk (Oskemen), East Kazakhstan Region, Kazakhstan
Airport data
| Name | Oskemen International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UASK |
| IATA | UKK |
| Elevation | 939 ft (286 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 50°2'6" E 82°29'46" 50.03503, 82.49606 |
| Location | Ust-Kamenogorsk (Oskemen), East Kazakhstan Region, Kazakhstan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 8,234 ft (2510 m) | 138 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12L/30R | 6,088 ft (1856 m) | 200 ft | GRS | No |
Oskemen International Airport at a glance
Oskemen International Airport is a large airport in Ust-Kamenogorsk (Oskemen), East Kazakhstan Region, Kazakhstan, known to airline systems as UKK. The field elevation of 939 ft (286 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UASK are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 12/30 — offers 8,234 ft (2510 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UASK 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 Oskemen International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Zhangiztobe Air Base | KZ-0069 | 124 km (67 NM) |
| Semei International Airport | UASS | 165 km (89 NM) |
| Dolon Air Base | UASD | 241 km (130 NM) |
| Ayaguz Airport | UASA | 279 km (151 NM) |
| Kurchatov Airfield | KZ-0068 | 291 km (157 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Oskemen International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 939 ft field elevation of Oskemen International 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 Oskemen International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Oskemen International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Oskemen International Airport is UASK, and its IATA code is UKK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Oskemen International Airport above sea level?
Oskemen International Airport sits at an elevation of 939 feet (286 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Oskemen International Airport located?
The airport lies at 50.0350, 82.4961 — in Ust-Kamenogorsk (Oskemen), East Kazakhstan Region, Kazakhstan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Zhangiztobe Air Base, about 124 km away.
Does UASK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UASK 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 Oskemen International Airport?
Oskemen International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 12/30, measures 8,234 ft (2510 m) with a ASP surface.