Sary-Arka Airport (KGF): Codes, Runways & Location
Sary-Arka Airport (IATA: KGF · ICAO: UAKK) is a large airport serving Karaganda, Kazakhstan. It lies at 49.6708° N, 73.3344° E, 1765 ft (538 m) above sea level.
Overview of Sary-Arka Airport
Sary-Arka Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Karaganda in Kazakhstan. It is identified by the IATA code KGF and the ICAO code UAKK. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Sary-Arka Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3301 m (10831 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: concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 1765 ft (538 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) 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 ≈ 3,301 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sary-Arka Airport
Where is Sary-Arka Airport located?
Sary-Arka Airport is located in Karaganda, Kazakhstan. Its coordinates are 49.6708° N, 73.3344° E.
What is the airport code for Sary-Arka Airport?
Sary-Arka Airport has an IATA code of KGF and an ICAO code of UAKK.
How long is the runway at Sary-Arka Airport?
Sary-Arka Airport's longest runway is about 3301 m (10831 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Sary-Arka Airport have?
Sary-Arka Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Sary-Arka Airport a major airport?
Sary-Arka Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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