Osh International Airport (UCFO)
Large airport · Osh, Osh Region, Kyrgyzstan
Airport data
| Name | Osh International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UCFO |
| IATA | OSS |
| Elevation | 2,927 ft (892 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°36'32" E 72°47'36" 40.60900, 72.79330 |
| Location | Osh, Osh Region, Kyrgyzstan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 10,538 ft (3212 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Osh International Airport at a glance
Osh International Airport is a large airport in Osh, Osh Region, Kyrgyzstan, known to airline systems as OSS. The field elevation of 2,927 ft (892 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UCFO 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, 12/30, offers 10,538 ft (3212 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UCFO 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 Osh International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jalal-Abad Airport | UCFD | 40 km (22 NM) |
| Andijan International Airport | UZFA | 44 km (24 NM) |
| Fergana International Airport | UZFF | 93 km (50 NM) |
| Namangan International Airport | UZFN | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Batken Airport | UCFB | 177 km (96 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Osh International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,927 ft field elevation of Osh 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 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 Osh International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Osh International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Osh International Airport is UCFO, and its IATA code is OSS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Osh International Airport above sea level?
Osh International Airport sits at an elevation of 2,927 feet (892 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Osh International Airport located?
The airport lies at 40.6090, 72.7933 — in Osh, Osh Region, Kyrgyzstan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Jalal-Abad Airport, about 40 km away.
Does UCFO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UCFO 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 Osh International Airport?
Osh International Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 10,538 ft (3212 m) with a ASP surface.