Aktau International Airport (SCO): Codes, Runways & Location
Aktau International Airport (IATA: SCO · ICAO: UATE) is a large airport serving Aktau, Kazakhstan. It lies at 43.8601° N, 51.0909° E, 73 ft (22 m) above sea level.
Overview of Aktau International Airport
Aktau International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Aktau in Kazakhstan. It is identified by the IATA code SCO and the ICAO code UATE. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Aktau International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3052 m (10013 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 73 ft (22 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Makhachkala Uytash International Airport (MCX) about 301 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,052 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Aktau International Airport
Where is Aktau International Airport located?
Aktau International Airport is located in Aktau, Kazakhstan. Its coordinates are 43.8601° N, 51.0909° E.
What is the airport code for Aktau International Airport?
Aktau International Airport has an IATA code of SCO and an ICAO code of UATE.
How long is the runway at Aktau International Airport?
Aktau International Airport's longest runway is about 3052 m (10013 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Aktau International Airport have?
Aktau International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Aktau International Airport a major airport?
Aktau International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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