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Almaty (UAAA/ALA) — Almaty, Kazakhstan
Almaty (UAAA/ALA) serves Almaty, Kazakhstan. This is a major international airport with 2 runways (05L/23R, 05R/23L). Field elevation is 2234 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Info
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Runways
4/4
Frequencies
3/4
Operations
0/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
0/2
Additional Info
7/10
Observed Activity
· Jul 23
14 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 09:00Z
2026-07-182026-07-23
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: UAAA
- Name: Almaty
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 43.354267
- Longitude: 77.042831
- Elevation: 2234 ft
- Country: Kazakhstan
- Municipality: Almaty
- IATA Code: ALA
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Asia/Almaty
- Distance from City: 15.3 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 05L/23R
- Designation: 05L/23R
- Dimensions: 14764 X 148
- Surface: ASPH
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), NDB
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 05R/23L
- Designation: 05R/23L
- Dimensions: 14436 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 119.400 MHz
- Ground: 121.700 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 129.800 MHz
Operation Hours
Monday
N/A
Tuesday
N/A
Wednesday
N/A
Thursday
N/A
Friday
N/A
Saturday
N/A
Sunday
N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: Kazakhstan CAA; coordinate through local handling agent. Minimum 5 working days lead time for permits.
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approximately 1428 KZT per tonne
- Parking Fee: First 3 hours free; approximately 625 KZT per tonne per hour thereafter
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: KZT
- Remarks: Handling arranged through local ground handling provider. Overflight and landing permits required for non-scheduled flights; apply via Kazakhstan CAA minimum 5 working days in advance.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Jet A-1 available at major airports. Fuel quality generally meets international standards. Advance fuel order recommended.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International airports are ports of entry. Visa required for most nationalities; e-visa available. Crew must carry valid travel documents. Advance passenger manifest recommended.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: No curfew at most airports. Noise abatement procedures may apply. Prior permission required for non-scheduled flights.
Airport Services
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Kazakhstan Permit Requirements
Medium
Overflight: 1d
Landing: 2d
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 24 hours before intended date of flight
- Landing Lead Time: 48 hours before flight
Private / GA Operations:
Overflight and landing permits required.
Active NOTAMs
A4320/26
warning
Temporary restricted area
TEMPORARY RESTRICTED AREA ACTIVATED
AREA BOUNDED BY:
433604N 0765618E - 433835N 0765852E - 434038N 0765710E -
434203N 0765414E - 433910N 0765014E - 433604N 0765618E
2026-07-24 04:00:00
2026-07-24 13:00:00
A4322/26
warning
Temporary restricted area
TEMPORARY RESTRICTED AREA ACTIVATED
WI 1.1 NM RADIUS CENTRED ON 434528N 0770707E.
2026-07-24 04:00:00
2026-07-24 12:00:00
A4321/26
warning
Temporary restricted area
TEMPORARY RESTRICTED AREA ACTIVATED
WI 2.7 NM RADIUS CENTRED ON 434354N 0770049E.
2026-07-24 04:00:00
2026-07-24 19:00:00
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Airport History
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- What is the tower frequency at UAAA?
- The tower frequency at Almaty is 119.4 MHz.
- What fuel is available at UAAA?
- Almaty offers Jet A-1.
- Does UAAA require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Almaty (Kazakhstan).
- Does UAAA require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Almaty.
- Where is UAAA located?
- Almaty (UAAA) is located in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
- What is the IATA code for UAAA?
- The IATA code for Almaty is ALA.
- How long is the runway at UAAA?
- The main runway at Almaty (05L/23R) measures 14764 X 148.
- Does UAAA have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Almaty has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 05L/23R.
- Is UAAA a port of entry?
- Yes, Almaty is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.