Manas (UCFM/FRU) — Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Manas (UCFM/FRU) serves Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. This is a major international airport with 1 runway (08/26). Field elevation is 2058 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: UCFM
- Name: Manas
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 43.061298
- Longitude: 74.4776
- Elevation: 2058 ft
- Country: Kyrgyzstan
- Municipality: Bishkek
- IATA Code: FRU
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: UCFM
- Timezone: Asia/Bishkek
- Distance from City: 25.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 08/26
- Designation: 08/26
- Dimensions: N/A
- Surface: N/A
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: HIALS CAT III (upgrade from CAT II, new system installed by CRBC 2025), PAPI-L (3°), TDZ (900m), centerline (4204m), high-intensity edge lights, REIL
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: Magnetic heading 075/255. ARFF Category 9. Runway fully resurfaced (new asphalt) March-2025 by CRBC. Navigation lighting upgraded from CAT II to CAT III.
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.300 MHz
- Ground: 121.700 MHz
- Operations: 120.300 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 124.600 MHz
- ATIS: 127.900 MHz
Operation Hours
Manas operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Airport operates H24. Control tower H24.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +996 312693109
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +996 312693402
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://airport.kg
- Remarks: General: +996 999693900. Customs: +996 312693184. Email: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]. Airport info desk: +996 312693109. Kyrgyzaeronavigatsia ops: +996 312393365.
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: Civil Aviation Agency KR: [email protected], Tel: +996 (312) 25-16-19 / 25-16-20, Fax: same. AFTN: UAFMYAYX. Address: 1 Ajybek Batyr St, Bishkek 720044. Permits required for all non-scheduled flights, apply min 48h in advance. Working hours: 0200-1100Z
- Remarks: No slots or PPR required. Landing permit required for all non-scheduled flights. Apply via Kyrgyz CAA ([email protected], +996 312251619) min 48h in advance. AFTN: UAFMYAYX. Working hours: 02:00-11:00 UTC.
Customs
- Open: 00:00
- Close: 23:59
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Customs available H24. Tel: +996 312693184.
Fees
- Landing Fee: USD 18.00 per tonne MTOW per movement. Coefficients: 0.6 for aircraft ≤12t, 1.0 for 13-200t, 1.1 for >200t. +20% surcharge 22:00-06:00 local.
- Parking Fee: First 3 hours free (pax), first 6 hours free (cargo). After: 15% of landing charge per day.
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: USD
- Remarks: Handling by Manas Ground Handling, Euro Jet (+420 233343362), FCG Ops (+7 727357 4064). Overflight and landing permits required via Kyrgyz CAA.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-05
- Remarks: Jet A-1 available. Suppliers include Gazpromneft and EVO Fuels. Advance fuel order strongly recommended. Limited availability at other Kyrgyz airports.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Crew may stay up to 7 days on GenDec basis. 24h customs/immigration. Visa office of MFA at airport: +996 312693184.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: No curfew. Joint civil-military facility. Prior permission required for non-scheduled flights. Major reconstruction: Phase 1 (runway resurface + CAT III lighting) completed 2025. Phase 2 (terminal expansion 38,919→56,919 sqm, capacity tripling, 650-space covered parking with sky bridge) expected completion May 2026.
Alternates
UAFW
- ICAO: UAFW
- Name: Kant Air Base
- Distance (NM): 20.4
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
UCFL
- ICAO: UCFL
- Name: Issyk-Kul International Airport
- Distance (NM): 101.9
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Airport of entry. Landing permit may be required depending on flight type. Apply at least 48h before departure via Kyrgyzstan air transport department
UAFJ
- ICAO: UAFJ
- Name: Jalal-Abad Airport
- Distance (NM): 143.4
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
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Kyrgyzstan Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 48 working hours before scheduled departure
- Landing Lead Time: 48 working hours before departure
Overflight and landing permits required. 48 working hours lead time.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at UCFM?
- The tower frequency at Manas is 118.300 MHz.
- What fuel is available at UCFM?
- Manas offers Jet A-1.
- Does UCFM require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Manas (Kyrgyzstan).
- Is customs available at UCFM?
- Yes, customs at Manas is available from 00:00 to 23:59.
- Where is UCFM located?
- Manas (UCFM) is located in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
- What is the IATA code for UCFM?
- The IATA code for Manas is FRU.
- Is UCFM a port of entry?
- Yes, Manas is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.