Balkhash Airport (BXH): Codes, Runways & Location
Balkhash Airport (IATA: BXH · ICAO: UAAH) is a medium-sized airport serving Balkhash, Kazakhstan. It lies at 46.8942° N, 75.0045° E, 1446 ft (441 m) above sea level.
Overview of Balkhash Airport
Balkhash Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Balkhash in Kazakhstan. It is identified by the IATA code BXH and the ICAO code UAAH. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Balkhash Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2502 m (8208 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 1446 ft (441 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Taldykorgan Airport (TDK) about 331 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 ≈ 2,502 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Balkhash Airport
Where is Balkhash Airport located?
Balkhash Airport is located in Balkhash, Kazakhstan. Its coordinates are 46.8942° N, 75.0045° E.
What is the airport code for Balkhash Airport?
Balkhash Airport has an IATA code of BXH and an ICAO code of UAAH.
How long is the runway at Balkhash Airport?
Balkhash Airport's longest runway is about 2502 m (8208 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Balkhash Airport have?
Balkhash Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Balkhash Airport a major airport?
Balkhash Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Balkhash Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →