Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU): Codes, Runways & Location
Issyk-Kul International Airport (IATA: IKU · ICAO: UCFL) is a large airport serving Tamchy, Kyrgyzstan. It lies at 42.5856° N, 76.7012° E, 5425 ft (1654 m) above sea level.
Overview of Issyk-Kul International Airport
Issyk-Kul International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Tamchy in Kyrgyzstan. It is identified by the IATA code IKU and the ICAO code UCFL. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Issyk-Kul International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3800 m (12467 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 5425 ft (1654 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Tamga Airport about 86 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 ≈ 3,800 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Issyk-Kul International Airport
Where is Issyk-Kul International Airport located?
Issyk-Kul International Airport is located in Tamchy, Kyrgyzstan. Its coordinates are 42.5856° N, 76.7012° E.
What is the airport code for Issyk-Kul International Airport?
Issyk-Kul International Airport has an IATA code of IKU and an ICAO code of UCFL.
How long is the runway at Issyk-Kul International Airport?
Issyk-Kul International Airport's longest runway is about 3800 m (12467 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Issyk-Kul International Airport have?
Issyk-Kul International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Issyk-Kul International Airport a major airport?
Issyk-Kul International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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