Shymkent International Airport (UAII)
Large airport · Shymkent, Turkistan Region, Kazakhstan
Airport data
| Name | Shymkent International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UAII |
| IATA | CIT |
| Elevation | 1,385 ft (422 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 42°21'54" E 69°28'32" 42.36502, 69.47564 |
| Location | Shymkent, Turkistan Region, Kazakhstan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 9,186 ft (2800 m) | 144 ft | CON | Yes |
Shymkent International Airport at a glance
Shymkent International Airport is a large airport in Shymkent, Turkistan Region, Kazakhstan, known to airline systems as CIT. The field elevation of 1,385 ft (422 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UAII 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, 10/28, offers 9,186 ft (2800 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UAII 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 Shymkent International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tashkent-Khumo International Airport | UZTP | 117 km (63 NM) |
| Tashkent International Airport | UZTT | 124 km (67 NM) |
| Hazrat Sultan International Airport | UAIT | 129 km (70 NM) |
| Taraz International Airport | UADD | 159 km (86 NM) |
| Namangan International Airport | UZFN | 231 km (125 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Shymkent International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,385 ft field elevation of Shymkent 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 Shymkent International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Shymkent International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Shymkent International Airport is UAII, and its IATA code is CIT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Shymkent International Airport above sea level?
Shymkent International Airport sits at an elevation of 1,385 feet (422 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Shymkent International Airport located?
The airport lies at 42.3650, 69.4756 — in Shymkent, Turkistan Region, Kazakhstan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tashkent-Khumo International Airport, about 117 km away.
Does UAII publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UAII 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 Shymkent International Airport?
Shymkent International Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 9,186 ft (2800 m) with a CON surface.