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Karaganda (UAKK/KGF) — Karaganda, Kazakhstan

At a glance

Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: Jet A-1
Tower: 118.3
Runways: 05/23
Elevation: 1,765 ft

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77% Data Complete 40 of 52 points

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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 7/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: UAKK
Name: Karaganda
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 49.670799
Longitude: 73.334396
Elevation: 1765 ft
Country: Kazakhstan
Municipality: Karaganda
IATA Code: KGF
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Asia/Almaty
Distance from City: 82.3 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 05/23

Designation: 05/23
Dimensions: 10831 X 197
Surface: CON
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 118.300 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 handling agent. Minimum 5 working days lead time for permits.
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approximately 2316 KZT per tonne
Parking Fee: First 3 hours free; approximately 1029 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: N/A
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.

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NOTAMs

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

Nearby Airports

UACC Astana 108 NM UASB Ekibastuz Airport 136 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at UAKK?: The tower frequency at Karaganda is 118.3 MHz.
What fuel is available at UAKK?: Karaganda offers Jet A-1.
Does UAKK require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Karaganda (Kazakhstan). Permit details for Kazakhstan
Does UAKK require slots or PPR?: PPR is required at Karaganda.
Where is UAKK located?: Karaganda (UAKK) is located in Karaganda, Kazakhstan.
What is the IATA code for UAKK?: The IATA code for Karaganda is KGF.
Is UAKK a port of entry?: Yes, Karaganda is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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