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Almaty (UAAA/ALA) — Almaty, Kazakhstan

At a glance

Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: Jet A-1
Tower: 119.4
Runways: 05L/23R, 05R/23L
Elevation: 2,234 ft

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81% Data Complete 42 of 52 points

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 3/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 7/10

Observed Activity · Oct 27

16 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 09:00Z

2026-10-142026-10-27

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-07-29

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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

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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: Not recorded
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: Not recorded
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
APIS 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.

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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.

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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.

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Active NOTAMs

A6879/26

critical Upcoming

Prohibited airspace

PROHIBITED AREA ACTIVATED AREA BOUNDED BY: 462945N 0725247E - 462107N 0722547E - 460408N 0722348E - 455012N 0724507E - 454625N 0730646E - 455009N 0732308E - 461728N 0733444E - 462750N 0731806E - 462945N 0725247E.

2026-10-29 04:00 UTC 2026-10-30 10:00 UTC

A7072/26

info

Temporary restricted area

TEMPORARY RESTRICTED AREA ACTIVATED AREA BOUNDED BY: 433604N 0765618E - 433835N 0765852E - 434038N 0765710E - 434203N 0765414E - 433910N 0765014E - 433604N 0765618E.

2026-11-02 05:00 UTC 2026-11-23 12:00 UTC

A7144/26

warning

Aerodrome restriction

AIRAC AIP SUP 001/2026 CNL

2026-10-28 11:12 UTC 2026-12-01 23:59 UTC

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Nearby Airports

UAAC Bayserke Airport 6 NM UAAR Boralday Airport 7 NM UAFG Cholpon-Ata Airport 42 NM UCFL Issyk-Kul International Airport 49 NM UAFA Tamga Airport 76 NM UCFP Karakol Airport 79 NM XAAK Kokpek Highway Strip 79 NM UAFF Tokmok Airport 81 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

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). Permit details for 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.
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.

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