Petropavl International Airport (UACP)
Large airport · Petropavl, North Kazakhstan Region, Kazakhstan
Airport data
| Name | Petropavl International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UACP |
| IATA | PPK |
| Elevation | 453 ft (138 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 54°46'32" E 69°11'15" 54.77562, 69.18742 |
| Location | Petropavl, North Kazakhstan Region, Kazakhstan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 8,190 ft (2496 m) | 128 ft | ASP | No |
Petropavl International Airport at a glance
Petropavl International Airport is a large airport in Petropavl, North Kazakhstan Region, Kazakhstan, known to airline systems as PPK. The field elevation of 453 ft (138 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UACP 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 8,190 ft (2496 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UACP 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 Petropavl International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kokshetau International Airport | UACK | 163 km (88 NM) |
| Kurgan Airport | USUU | 252 km (136 NM) |
| Omsk Central Airport | UNOO | 265 km (143 NM) |
| Omsk Severny Airport | UNOS | 280 km (151 NM) |
| Roshchino International Airport | USTR | 359 km (194 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Petropavl International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 453 ft field elevation of Petropavl 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 Petropavl International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Petropavl International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Petropavl International Airport is UACP, and its IATA code is PPK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Petropavl International Airport above sea level?
Petropavl International Airport sits at an elevation of 453 feet (138 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Petropavl International Airport located?
The airport lies at 54.7756, 69.1874 — in Petropavl, North Kazakhstan Region, Kazakhstan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kokshetau International Airport, about 163 km away.
Does UACP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UACP 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 Petropavl International Airport?
Petropavl International Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 8,190 ft (2496 m) with a ASP surface.