Kazan International Airport (UWKD)
Large airport · Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Kazan International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UWKD |
| IATA | KZN |
| Elevation | 411 ft (125 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 55°36'22" E 49°16'43" 55.60620, 49.27870 |
| Location | Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 12,303 ft (3750 m) | 197 ft | CON | Yes |
Kazan International Airport at a glance
Kazan International Airport is a large airport in Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, known to airline systems as KZN. The field elevation of 411 ft (125 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UWKD 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, 11/29, offers 12,303 ft (3750 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UWKD 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 Kazan International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Borisoglebskoye Airport | UWKG | 30 km (16 NM) |
| Cheboksary Airport | UWKS | 132 km (71 NM) |
| Ulyanovsk Vostochny Airport | UWLW | 137 km (74 NM) |
| Danilovo Air Base | XWKD | 140 km (76 NM) |
| Yoshkar-Ola Airport | UWKJ | 148 km (80 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kazan International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 411 ft field elevation of Kazan 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 255 airports and airfields we list for Russia — 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 Kazan International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kazan International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kazan International Airport is UWKD, and its IATA code is KZN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kazan International Airport above sea level?
Kazan International Airport sits at an elevation of 411 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 Kazan International Airport located?
The airport lies at 55.6062, 49.2787 — in Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Borisoglebskoye Airport, about 30 km away.
Does UWKD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UWKD 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 Kazan International Airport?
Kazan International Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 12,303 ft (3750 m) with a CON surface.