Aktobe International Airport (UATT)
Large airport · Aktobe, Aktobe Region, Kazakhstan
Airport data
| Name | Aktobe International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UATT |
| IATA | AKX |
| Elevation | 738 ft (225 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 50°14'53" E 57°12'15" 50.24812, 57.20414 |
| Location | Aktobe, Aktobe Region, Kazakhstan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 10,505 ft (3202 m) | 151 ft | CON | Yes |
Aktobe International Airport at a glance
Aktobe International Airport is a large airport in Aktobe, Aktobe Region, Kazakhstan, known to airline systems as AKX. The field elevation of 738 ft (225 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UATT 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, 12/30, offers 10,505 ft (3202 m) of con 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 UATT 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 Aktobe International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Orsk Airport | UWOR | 134 km (72 NM) |
| Orenburg Central Airport | UWOO | 211 km (114 NM) |
| Shalkar Airport | UATR | 314 km (170 NM) |
| Magnitogorsk International Airport | USCM | 365 km (197 NM) |
| Manshuk Mametova International Airport | UARR | 411 km (222 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Aktobe International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 738 ft field elevation of Aktobe 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 Aktobe International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Aktobe International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Aktobe International Airport is UATT, and its IATA code is AKX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Aktobe International Airport above sea level?
Aktobe International Airport sits at an elevation of 738 feet (225 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Aktobe International Airport located?
The airport lies at 50.2481, 57.2041 — in Aktobe, Aktobe Region, Kazakhstan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Orsk Airport, about 134 km away.
Does UATT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UATT 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 Aktobe International Airport?
Aktobe International Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 10,505 ft (3202 m) with a CON surface.