
International hub · Shymkent, Kazakhstan
Shymkent International
- Elevation
- 1,385 ft
- Coordinates
- 42°22′N 69°29′E
- Local time
- Asia/Almaty
Photo: Bill Abbott · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Field information
UAII runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Shymkent International (UAII/CIT) has one runway, 10/28, 9,186 ft (2,800 m) long of concrete. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at UAII, 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
Shymkent
Elevation
1,385 ft
Position
42.3650, 69.4756
Runways · UAII
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 9,186 ft (2,800 m) | 144 ft | concrete | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at UAII.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Shymkent International (UAII / CIT) in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, through one 24/7 OCC desk. UAII 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 UAII
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.
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Ground Handling at UAII
Direct FBO and handler coordination at UAII covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at UAII
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at UAII is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to UAII
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for UAII: 42° 21′ 54″ N 69° 28′ 32″ E; elevation 1385 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Shymkent
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Shymkent. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at UAII.
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Cargo Operations at UAII
Support for freighter operations into UAII covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where UAII sits in the network
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Operating into UAII?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Shymkent International — one desk for the whole trip.