Nukus International Airport (UZNN)
Large airport · Nukus, Republic of Karakalpakstan, Uzbekistan
Airport data
| Name | Nukus International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UZNN |
| IATA | NCU |
| Elevation | 246 ft (75 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 42°29'18" E 59°37'24" 42.48840, 59.62330 |
| Location | Nukus, Republic of Karakalpakstan, Uzbekistan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 1,985 ft (605 m) | 65 ft | ASP | No |
| 15/33 | 9,865 ft (3007 m) | 148 ft | CON | No |
Nukus International Airport at a glance
Nukus International Airport is a large airport in Nukus, Republic of Karakalpakstan, Uzbekistan, known to airline systems as NCU. The field elevation of 246 ft (75 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UZNN are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 15/33 — offers 9,865 ft (3007 m) of con surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UZNN 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 Nukus International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dashoguz International Airport | UTAT | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Urgench International Airport | UZNU | 131 km (71 NM) |
| Baikonur Krayniy International Airport | UAOL | 451 km (244 NM) |
| Yubileyniy Airfield | UAON | 490 km (265 NM) |
| Bukhara International Airport | UZSB | 506 km (273 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Nukus International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 246 ft field elevation of Nukus 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 12 airports and airfields we list for Uzbekistan — 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 Nukus International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Nukus International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Nukus International Airport is UZNN, and its IATA code is NCU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Nukus International Airport above sea level?
Nukus International Airport sits at an elevation of 246 feet (75 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Nukus International Airport located?
The airport lies at 42.4884, 59.6233 — in Nukus, Republic of Karakalpakstan, Uzbekistan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Dashoguz International Airport, about 83 km away.
Does UZNN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UZNN 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 Nukus International Airport?
Nukus International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 15/33, measures 9,865 ft (3007 m) with a CON surface.