International hub · Almaty, Kazakhstan
Almaty International
- Elevation
- 2,234 ft
- Coordinates
- 43°21′N 77°03′E
- Local time
- Asia/Almaty
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Field information
UAAA runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Almaty International (UAAA/ALA) has 2 runways; the longest, 05L/23R, is 14,764 ft (4,500 m) of asphalt. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at UAAA, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
International hub
Time zone
Asia/Almaty
Country
Kazakhstan
KZ
Municipality
Almaty
Elevation
2,234 ft
Position
43.3543, 77.0428
Airport category
B
Crew briefing required
Runways · UAAA
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05L/23R | 14,764 ft (4,500 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 05R/23L | 14,436 ft (4,400 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at UAAA.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Almaty International (UAAA / ALA) in Almaty, Kazakhstan, through one 24/7 OCC desk. UAAA is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at UAAA
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Kazakhstan
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Kazakhstan. Applicable permit lead times for Kazakhstan are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Kazakhstan are managed end-to-end.
- 02
Ground Handling at UAAA
Direct FBO and handler coordination at UAAA covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at UAAA
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at UAAA is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to UAAA
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for UAAA: 43° 21′ 15″ N 77° 2′ 34″ E; elevation 2234 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Almaty
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Almaty. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at UAAA.
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Cargo Operations at UAAA
Support for freighter operations into UAAA covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where UAAA sits in the network
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Operating into UAAA?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Almaty International — one desk for the whole trip.