Pavlodar International Airport (UASP)
Large airport · Pavlodar, Pavlodar Region, Kazakhstan
Airport data
| Name | Pavlodar International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UASP |
| IATA | PWQ |
| Elevation | 410 ft (125 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 52°11'42" E 77°4'23" 52.19498, 77.07309 |
| Location | Pavlodar, Pavlodar Region, Kazakhstan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Pavlodar International Airport at a glance
Pavlodar International Airport is a large airport in Pavlodar, Pavlodar Region, Kazakhstan, known to airline systems as PWQ. The field elevation of 410 ft (125 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UASP 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, 03/21, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UASP 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 Pavlodar International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ekibastuz Airport | UASB | 144 km (78 NM) |
| Kurchatov Airfield | KZ-0068 | 191 km (103 NM) |
| Dolon Air Base | UASD | 236 km (127 NM) |
| Semei International Airport | UASS | 301 km (163 NM) |
| Sary-Arka Airport | UAKK | 384 km (207 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Pavlodar International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 410 ft field elevation of Pavlodar 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 Pavlodar International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Pavlodar International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Pavlodar International Airport is UASP, and its IATA code is PWQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Pavlodar International Airport above sea level?
Pavlodar International Airport sits at an elevation of 410 feet (125 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Pavlodar International Airport located?
The airport lies at 52.1950, 77.0731 — in Pavlodar, Pavlodar Region, Kazakhstan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ekibastuz Airport, about 144 km away.
Does UASP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UASP 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 Pavlodar International Airport?
Pavlodar International Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a CON surface.