Atyrau International Airport (GUW): Codes, Runways & Location
Atyrau International Airport (IATA: GUW · ICAO: UATG) is a large airport serving Atyrau, Kazakhstan. It lies at 47.1213° N, 51.8203° E, -72 ft (-22 m) above sea level.
Overview of Atyrau International Airport
Atyrau International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Atyrau in Kazakhstan. It is identified by the IATA code GUW and the ICAO code UATG. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Atyrau International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3000 m (9842 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 -72 ft (-22 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Astrakhan Narimanovo Boris M. Kustodiev International Airport (ASF) about 305 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 ≈ 3,000 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Atyrau International Airport
Where is Atyrau International Airport located?
Atyrau International Airport is located in Atyrau, Kazakhstan. Its coordinates are 47.1213° N, 51.8203° E.
What is the airport code for Atyrau International Airport?
Atyrau International Airport has an IATA code of GUW and an ICAO code of UATG.
How long is the runway at Atyrau International Airport?
Atyrau International Airport's longest runway is about 3000 m (9842 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Atyrau International Airport have?
Atyrau International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Atyrau International Airport a major airport?
Atyrau International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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