IATA CodeNQZ
ICAO CodeUACC
CountryKazakhstan Kazakhstan
Aerial view of Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) in Astana

Astana, Kazakhstan

Location

UTC

Timezone

51.0270 N, 71.4671 E

Coordinates

1,165 ft (355 m)

Elevation

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What is Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport?

Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ/UACC) is Large Airport serving Astana in Kazakhstan. Located at coordinates 51.0270 N, 71.4671 E, the airport sits at an elevation of 1,165 feet (355 meters) above sea level. Operating in the UTC timezone, the airport offers scheduled commercial flights to various destinations.

Current Weather

20°C
Partly Cloudy
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Feels Like 12°C

Humidity70%
Wind21 km/h
Visibility10 km

Local Time

03:49:43

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Timezone Information

Local Timezone
UTC
Region: Kazakhstan
Continent: Asia
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Where is Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport on Map?

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Geographic Information

HemisphereNorthern Hemisphere
ContinentAsia
CountryKazakhstan Kazakhstan (KZ)
CityAstana
Latitude51.027035
Longitude71.467094
Coordinates51.027035° N, 71.467094° E
Elevation1,165 ft (355 m)
GPS CodeUACC
Region CodeKZ-AST

Location Map

Map of Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport

Runways at Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport

Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport has 2 runway(s). Below you can find detailed information about each runway including dimensions and surface type.

04/22
Primary
Length
3,500 m11,483 ft
Width
45 m148 ft
Surface
Asphalt
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Runway 2
Length
3,500 m11,483 ft
Width
45 m148 ft
Surface
Asphalt

Radio Frequencies at Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport

Communication frequencies for pilots and aviation personnel at Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport. These frequencies are used for air traffic control, ground operations, and airport information services.

TypeFrequencyDescription
APP124.600 MHzAPP
ATIS128.300 MHzATIS
RDR120.700 MHzRADAR
TWR118.700 MHzTWR
Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport

About Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport

Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport, alternatively referred by its previous name as Astana International Airport until 2017, is the international airport serving Astana, Kazakhstan, the capital and second most populous city in the country. It is the primary aviation hub for northern Kazakhstan. Regionally, it stands as the third-busiest international air passenger gateway into Central Asia. The airport is also the second-busiest airport in Kazakhstan and the 9th busiest in the Post-Soviet states in terms of total passenger traffic, air traffic movements and total cargo handled, with 8,315,108 passengers served in 2024. On average, the airport handles more than 200 departures a day.

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Airport Analysis for Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport

Category
Large airport
Airport classification type
Altitude
Medium
1,165 ft (355 m)
Service Status
Scheduled Flights Available
Regular scheduled flights operate at this airport
Direction Compass
NorthEast
Hemisphere position
Continent
Asia
Geographic region
Coordinate Position
Northern Hemisphere, Eastern Meridian
Geographic coordinate information

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Nearby Cities to Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport

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AstanaAstana Region
17 km17 min drive
Nur-SultanNur-Sultan
17 km17 min drive
ZholymbetAkmola Region
81 km1 h 21 m drive
ShortandyAkmola Region
82 km1 h 22 m drive
KīevkaKaraganda Region
85 km1 h 25 m drive
OsakarovkaKaraganda Region
93 km1 h 33 m drive
AkkolAkmola Region
113 km1 h 53 m drive
AstrakhanAkmola Region
129 km2 h 9 m drive
YermentauAkmola Region
132 km2 h 12 m drive
EgindikölAkmola Region
139 km2 h 19 m drive
KyzylzharKaraganda Region
141 km2 h 21 m drive
StepnogorskAkmola Region
150 km2 h 30 m drive
TemirtauKaraganda Region
151 km2 h 31 m drive
TokarevkaKaraganda Region
157 km2 h 37 m drive
ShakhanKaraganda Region
158 km2 h 38 m drive
AksuAkmola Region
161 km2 h 41 m drive
KushokyKaraganda Region
163 km2 h 43 m drive
ZavodskoyAkmola Region
165 km2 h 45 m drive
ShakhtinskKaraganda Region
167 km2 h 47 m drive
SoranKaraganda Region
168 km2 h 48 m drive
NovodolinskiyKaraganda Region
171 km2 h 51 m drive

Closest Regions to Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport

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Nur-SultanAST
15 km4 airports
Astana RegionAST
16 km4 airports
Akmola RegionAKM
173 km9 airports
Karaganda RegionKAR
348 km14 airports
North Kazakhstan RegionSEV
364 km3 airports
Pavlodar RegionPAV
405 km6 airports
Kostanay RegionKUS
519 km11 airports
East Kazakhstan RegionVOS
716 km8 airports
Jambyl RegionZHA
760 km11 airports
BaikonurBAY
823 km3 airports
Almaty RegionALM
845 km30 airports
Turkestan RegionYUZ
882 km33 airports
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Frequently Asked Questions

The IATA code for Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport is NQZ. The ICAO code is UACC. These codes are used by airlines, travel agencies, and passengers to identify the airport in booking systems.
Where is Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport located?
Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport is located in Astana, Kazakhstan. The airport's coordinates are 51.0270 N, 71.4671 E.
What is the timezone at Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport?
Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport operates in the UTC timezone.
What is the elevation of Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport?
Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport is located at an elevation of 1,165 feet (355 meters) above sea level.