Shymkent International Airport (CIT): Codes, Runways & Location
Shymkent International Airport (IATA: CIT · ICAO: UAII) is a large airport serving Shymkent, Kazakhstan. It lies at 42.3650° N, 69.4756° E, 1385 ft (422 m) above sea level.
Overview of Shymkent International Airport
Shymkent International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Shymkent in Kazakhstan. It is identified by the IATA code CIT and the ICAO code UAII. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Shymkent International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2800 m (9186 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 1385 ft (422 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Tashkent-Khumo International Airport (TVT) about 117 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 ≈ 2,800 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Shymkent International Airport
Where is Shymkent International Airport located?
Shymkent International Airport is located in Shymkent, Kazakhstan. Its coordinates are 42.3650° N, 69.4756° E.
What is the airport code for Shymkent International Airport?
Shymkent International Airport has an IATA code of CIT and an ICAO code of UAII.
How long is the runway at Shymkent International Airport?
Shymkent International Airport's longest runway is about 2800 m (9186 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Shymkent International Airport have?
Shymkent International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Shymkent International Airport a major airport?
Shymkent International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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