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Issyk-Kul International Airport (UCFL/IKU) — Tamchy, Kyrgyzstan

At a glance

Operating hours: Open 24h
Customs: On request
Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: JET A-1
Tower: 118.7
Runways: 07/25
Elevation: 5,425 ft

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 2/4

Frequencies 2/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 2/2

Additional Info 10/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-05

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: UCFL
Name: Issyk-Kul International Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 42.585583
Longitude: 76.70118
Elevation: 5425 ft
Country: Kyrgyzstan
Municipality: Tamchy
IATA Code: IKU
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: UCFM
Timezone: Asia/Bishkek
Distance from City: 5.0 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 07/25

Designation: 07/25
Dimensions: N/A
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: N/A
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 118.700 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: 118.700 MHz
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday Open 24 hours

Tuesday Open 24 hours

Wednesday Open 24 hours

Thursday Open 24 hours

Friday Open 24 hours

Saturday Open 24 hours

Sunday Open 24 hours

Issyk-Kul International Airport operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: H24 per AC-U-KWIK. Primarily seasonal traffic Jun-Sep but airport operates year-round. ARFF Cat 7. Admin Mon-Fri 02:00-11:00 UTC

Contacts

AIS Tel: +996 394372240
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: +996 394372216
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: https://www.airport.kg/issykkul
Remarks: Fax: +996 394372216. Email: [email protected]. Handling: Scorpius Aviation DWC-LLC, Sky Galaxy DWC-LLC. Operator: Kyrgyzstan Airports

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Customs

Open: N/A
Close: N/A
Phone: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: Yes
Remarks: Customs and border control available for international flights. Seasonal operations mainly Jun-Sep. Processing 20-40 min, longer in peak Jul-Aug

Fees

Landing Fee: USD 15/ton MTOW (up to 35t), USD 22/ton (36-70t), USD 48/ton (71-150t), USD 57/ton (151-180t), USD 64/ton (>180t)
Parking Fee: 15% of landing fee per 24h (first 3h free for pax aircraft)
Handling Mandatory: No
Currency: KGS
Remarks: Weight coefficients: up to 12t MTOW 0.6, 13-200t 1.0, over 200t 1.1. Apron use USD 2.30/t MTOW (intl). Follow-me USD 21. Payment in KGS or USD at NBK rate

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: JET A-1
Price/L: 1.00
Last Updated: 2026-04-05
Remarks: Jet fuel available per AC-U-KWIK. Contact airport for current pricing

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
APIS Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Airport of entry. Landing permit may be required depending on flight type. Apply at least 48h before departure via Kyrgyzstan air transport department

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Alternates

UAFW

ICAO: UAFW
Name: Kant Air Base
Distance (NM): 83.3
Has IFR: No
Port of Entry: Not recorded
Immigration Remarks: N/A

UCFM

ICAO: UCFM
Name: Manas
Distance (NM): 101.9
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Crew may stay up to 7 days on GenDec basis. 24h customs/immigration. Visa office of MFA at airport: +996 312693184.

UAFJ

ICAO: UAFJ
Name: Jalal-Abad Airport
Distance (NM): 193.4
Has IFR: No
Port of Entry: Not recorded
Immigration Remarks: N/A

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Kyrgyzstan Permit Requirements

Medium Overflight: 2d Landing: 2d

Overflight Permit: Yes
Landing Permit: Yes
Overflight Lead Time: 48 working hours before scheduled departure
Landing Lead Time: 48 working hours before departure

Private / GA Operations:

Overflight and landing permits required. 48 working hours lead time.

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Active NOTAMs

A0156/26

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ISSYK-KUL TOWER FREQ CHANGED AS FLW: PRIMARY FREQ 120.700 MHZ, SECONDARY FREQ 118.700 MHZ.

2026-09-12 00:00 UTC No end time given (PERM)

Received 2026-09-11 03:22 UTC

Relayed by the FAA NOTAM feed. Coverage outside the US can be incomplete: confirm with the national AIS before flight.

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Nearby Airports

UAFG Cholpon-Ata Airport 16 NM UAFA Tamga Airport 46 NM UAAR Boralday Airport 47 NM UAAA Almaty 49 NM UAAC Bayserke Airport 54 NM UABA Burana Airport 61 NM UAFF Tokmok Airport 62 NM UAFN Naryn Airport 73 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at UCFL?: The tower frequency at Issyk-Kul International Airport is 118.7 MHz.
What fuel is available at UCFL?: Issyk-Kul International Airport offers JET A-1.
Does UCFL require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Issyk-Kul International Airport (Kyrgyzstan). Permit details for Kyrgyzstan
Where is UCFL located?: Issyk-Kul International Airport (UCFL) is located in Tamchy, Kyrgyzstan.
What is the IATA code for UCFL?: The IATA code for Issyk-Kul International Airport is IKU.
Is UCFL a port of entry?: Yes, Issyk-Kul International Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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