Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ): Codes, Runways & Location
Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (IATA: NQZ · ICAO: UACC) is a large airport serving Astana, Kazakhstan. It lies at 51.0270° N, 71.4671° E, 1165 ft (355 m) above sea level.
Overview of Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Astana in Kazakhstan. It is identified by the IATA code NQZ and the ICAO code UACC. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3500 m (11484 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 1165 ft (355 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) about 201 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 ≈ 3,500 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
Where is Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport located?
Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport is located in Astana, Kazakhstan. Its coordinates are 51.0270° N, 71.4671° E.
What is the airport code for Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport?
Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport has an IATA code of NQZ and an ICAO code of UACC.
How long is the runway at Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport?
Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport's longest runway is about 3500 m (11484 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport have?
Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport a major airport?
Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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