Kant Air Base (UAFW)
Medium airport · Kant, Chuy Region, Kyrgyzstan
Airport data
| Name | Kant Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UAFW |
| Elevation | 2,549 ft (777 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 42°51'12" E 74°50'47" 42.85320, 74.84650 |
| Location | Kant, Chuy Region, Kyrgyzstan |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 8,859 ft (2700 m) | 164 ft | CON | No |
Kant Air Base at a glance
Kant Air Base is a medium airport in Kant, Chuy Region, Kyrgyzstan. The field elevation of 2,549 ft (777 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UAFW are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 11/29, offers 8,859 ft (2700 m) of con surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UAFW 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 Kant Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manas International Airport | UCFM | 38 km (21 NM) |
| Issyk-Kul International Airport | UCFL | 154 km (83 NM) |
| Almaty International Airport | UAAA | 187 km (101 NM) |
| Jalal-Abad Airport | UCFD | 263 km (142 NM) |
| Taraz International Airport | UADD | 289 km (156 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kant Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,549 ft field elevation of Kant Air Base 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 7 airports and airfields we list for Kyrgyzstan — 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 Kant Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Kant Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Kant Air Base is UAFW, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kant Air Base above sea level?
Kant Air Base sits at an elevation of 2,549 feet (777 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kant Air Base located?
The airport lies at 42.8532, 74.8465 — in Kant, Chuy Region, Kyrgyzstan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Manas International Airport, about 38 km away.
Does UAFW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UAFW 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 Kant Air Base?
Kant Air Base has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 8,859 ft (2700 m) with a CON surface.