Kokshetau International Airport (UACK)
Large airport · Kokshetau, Akmola Region, Kazakhstan
Airport data
| Name | Kokshetau International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UACK |
| IATA | KOV |
| Elevation | 900 ft (274 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 53°19'45" E 69°35'41" 53.32910, 69.59460 |
| Location | Kokshetau, Akmola Region, Kazakhstan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 8,325 ft (2537 m) | 125 ft | ASP | No |
Kokshetau International Airport at a glance
Kokshetau International Airport is a large airport in Kokshetau, Akmola Region, Kazakhstan, known to airline systems as KOV. The field elevation of 900 ft (274 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UACK 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, 02/20, offers 8,325 ft (2537 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UACK 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 Kokshetau International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Petropavl International Airport | UACP | 163 km (88 NM) |
| Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport | UACC | 286 km (154 NM) |
| Omsk Central Airport | UNOO | 303 km (164 NM) |
| Omsk Severny Airport | UNOS | 316 km (171 NM) |
| Kurgan Airport | USUU | 361 km (195 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kokshetau International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 900 ft field elevation of Kokshetau 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 Kokshetau International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kokshetau International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kokshetau International Airport is UACK, and its IATA code is KOV. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kokshetau International Airport above sea level?
Kokshetau International Airport sits at an elevation of 900 feet (274 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kokshetau International Airport located?
The airport lies at 53.3291, 69.5946 — in Kokshetau, Akmola Region, Kazakhstan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Petropavl International Airport, about 163 km away.
Does UACK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UACK 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 Kokshetau International Airport?
Kokshetau International Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 8,325 ft (2537 m) with a ASP surface.