Balkhash Airport (UAAH)
Medium airport · Balkhash, Karaganda Region, Kazakhstan
Airport data
| Name | Balkhash Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UAAH |
| IATA | BXH |
| Elevation | 1,446 ft (441 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 46°53'39" E 75°0'16" 46.89425, 75.00453 |
| Location | Balkhash, Karaganda Region, Kazakhstan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 8,208 ft (2502 m) | 131 ft | CON | Yes |
Balkhash Airport at a glance
Balkhash Airport is a medium airport in Balkhash, Karaganda Region, Kazakhstan, known to airline systems as BXH. The field elevation of 1,446 ft (441 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UAAH 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 8,208 ft (2502 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 UAAH 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 Balkhash Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Taldykorgan Airport | UAAT | 331 km (179 NM) |
| Sary-Arka Airport | UAKK | 333 km (180 NM) |
| Almaty International Airport | UAAA | 425 km (230 NM) |
| Ayaguz Airport | UASA | 425 km (230 NM) |
| Manas International Airport | UCFM | 428 km (231 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Balkhash Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,446 ft field elevation of Balkhash 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 Balkhash Airport
What is the ICAO code of Balkhash Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Balkhash Airport is UAAH, and its IATA code is BXH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Balkhash Airport above sea level?
Balkhash Airport sits at an elevation of 1,446 feet (441 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Balkhash Airport located?
The airport lies at 46.8942, 75.0045 — in Balkhash, Karaganda Region, Kazakhstan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Taldykorgan Airport, about 331 km away.
Does UAAH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UAAH 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 Balkhash Airport?
Balkhash Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 8,208 ft (2502 m) with a CON surface.