Almaty International Airport (ALA): Codes, Runways & Location
Almaty International Airport (IATA: ALA · ICAO: UAAA) is a large airport serving Almaty, Kazakhstan. It lies at 43.3543° N, 77.0428° E, 2234 ft (681 m) above sea level.
Overview of Almaty International Airport
Almaty International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Almaty in Kazakhstan. It is identified by the IATA code ALA and the ICAO code UAAA. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Almaty International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 4500 m (14764 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 2234 ft (681 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Boralday Airport (BXJ) about 13 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 ≈ 4,500 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Almaty International Airport
Where is Almaty International Airport located?
Almaty International Airport is located in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Its coordinates are 43.3543° N, 77.0428° E.
What is the airport code for Almaty International Airport?
Almaty International Airport has an IATA code of ALA and an ICAO code of UAAA.
How long is the runway at Almaty International Airport?
Almaty International Airport's longest runway is about 4500 m (14764 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Almaty International Airport have?
Almaty International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Almaty International Airport a major airport?
Almaty International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
Details for Almaty International Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →