Kant Air Base: Codes, Runways & Location
Kant Air Base (ICAO: UAFW) is a medium-sized airport serving Kant, Kyrgyzstan. It lies at 42.8532° N, 74.8465° E, 2549 ft (777 m) above sea level.
Overview of Kant Air Base
Kant Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Kant in Kyrgyzstan. It is identified by the ICAO code UAFW. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Kant Air Base has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2700 m (8859 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. The field elevation is 2549 ft (777 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Manas International Airport (BSZ) about 38 km away.
Live weather · Open-Meteo
Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,700 m — wide-body capable
Explore more airports in Kyrgyzstan
Kant Air Base is one of many airports in Kyrgyzstan. Browse the full list to compare runways, codes and locations across the country.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kant Air Base
Where is Kant Air Base located?
Kant Air Base is located in Kant, Kyrgyzstan. Its coordinates are 42.8532° N, 74.8465° E.
What is the airport code for Kant Air Base?
Kant Air Base has an ICAO code of UAFW.
How long is the runway at Kant Air Base?
Kant Air Base's longest runway is about 2700 m (8859 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Kant Air Base have?
Kant Air Base has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Kant Air Base a major airport?
Kant Air Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
Details for Kant Air Base are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →