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Balkhash Airport (UAAH/BXH) — Balkhash, Kazakhstan

At a glance

Fuel: Jet A-1
Tower: 128
Runways: 05/23
Elevation: 1,446 ft

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 1/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 6/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-29

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: UAAH
Name: Balkhash Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: 46.893299
Longitude: 75.004997
Elevation: 1446 ft
Country: Kazakhstan
Municipality: Balkhash
IATA Code: BXH
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Asia/Almaty
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 05/23

Designation: 05/23
Dimensions: 2502x40m
Surface: CON
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 128.000 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

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 handler. Minimum 5 working days lead time.
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approximately 1500 KZT per tonne
Parking Fee: First 3 hours free; approximately 700 KZT per tonne per hour thereafter
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: KZT
Remarks: Balkhash Airport, Karaganda Oblast. Small airport near Lake Balkhash. Handling via local ground handler.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Jet A-1 availability limited. Must pre-order fuel well in advance.

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
APIS Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Domestic airport. No customs or immigration facilities.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: No curfew. Extreme continental climate. Limited operating hours and services.

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.

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NOTAMs

No live NOTAM source covers UAAH. Check the official AIS before flight.

Nearby Airports

XAAH Balkhash East Airfield 16 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at UAAH?: The tower frequency at Balkhash Airport is 128 MHz.
What fuel is available at UAAH?: Balkhash Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does UAAH require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Balkhash Airport (Kazakhstan). Permit details for Kazakhstan
Does UAAH require slots or PPR?: PPR is required at Balkhash Airport.
Where is UAAH located?: Balkhash Airport (UAAH) is located in Balkhash, Kazakhstan.
What is the IATA code for UAAH?: The IATA code for Balkhash Airport is BXH.
How long is the runway at UAAH?: The main runway at Balkhash Airport (05/23) measures 2502x40m.

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