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Kazan

Kazan (UWKD/KZN) serves Kazan, Russian Federation. This is a major international airport with 2 runways (11L/29R, 11R/29L). Field elevation is 411 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Operations 0/2
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Contacts 1/2
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: UWKD
  • Name: Kazan
  • Type: large_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 55.606201
  • Longitude: 49.278702
  • Elevation: 411 ft
  • Country: Russian Federation
  • Municipality: Kazan
  • IATA Code: KZN
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Europe/Moscow
  • Distance from City: 23.4 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 11L/29R

  • Designation: 11L/29R
  • Dimensions: 12303 X 148
  • Surface: CON
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 11R/29L

  • Designation: 11R/29L
  • Dimensions: 8196 X 148
  • Surface: CON
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: NULL
  • NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 120.300 MHz
  • Ground: 121.700 MHz
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 126.800 MHz

Operation Hours

  • Open: N/A
  • Close: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • 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: http://www.kazan.aero/en/
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: Yes
  • PPR Contact: Rosaviatsiya (Russian Federal Air Transport Agency); coordinate through local handling agent. Minimum 10 working days lead time for permits.
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approximately 520 RUB per tonne
  • Parking Fee: First 3 hours free for transit; approximately 281 RUB per tonne per hour thereafter
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: RUB
  • Remarks: Handling mandatory at all Russian airports. Arranged through local handling agent. Overflight and landing permits required for non-scheduled flights; apply via Russia CAA (Rosaviatsiya) minimum 10 working days in advance.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Jet A-1 (TS-1 grade common domestically). Available at major airports 24 hours; regional airports may have limited hours. Advance fuel order recommended.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • GENDEC Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: International airports are designated ports of entry. Visa required for most nationalities. Crew must have valid Russian visas unless exempt. Advance passenger information submission recommended though not formally mandated for all operators.

Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: No curfew at most airports. Moscow airports have strict slot coordination. Noise abatement procedures in effect at major airports. Chapter 3 minimum at Moscow airports.

Alternates

UWKS

  • ICAO: UWKS
  • Name: Cheboksary
  • Distance (NM): 71.3
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: International airports are designated ports of entry. Visa required for most nationalities. Crew must have valid Russian visas unless exempt. Advance passenger information submission recommended though not formally mandated for all operators.

UWLW

  • ICAO: UWLW
  • Name: Vostochny
  • Distance (NM): 74.2
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: International airports are designated ports of entry. Visa required for most nationalities. Crew must have valid Russian visas unless exempt. Advance passenger information submission recommended though not formally mandated for all operators.

UWKE

  • ICAO: UWKE
  • Name: Begishevo
  • Distance (NM): 95.5
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: International airports are designated ports of entry. Visa required for most nationalities. Crew must have valid Russian visas unless exempt. Advance passenger information submission recommended though not formally mandated for all operators.

Airport Services

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Russian Federation Permit Requirements

Medium Overflight: 2d Landing: 5d
  • Overflight Permit: Yes
  • Landing Permit: Yes
  • Overflight Lead Time: 48 hours before scheduled departure
  • Landing Lead Time: 48 hours minimum; may require longer for certain operation types
Private / GA Operations:

Permit required for all private operations. Western carriers banned.

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at UWKD?
The tower frequency at Kazan is 120.3 MHz.
What fuel is available at UWKD?
Kazan offers Jet A-1.
Does UWKD require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Kazan (Russian Federation).
Does UWKD require slots or PPR?
PPR is required at Kazan.