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.
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Tuesday, June 2, 2026
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Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport has 2 runway(s). Below you can find detailed information about each runway including dimensions and surface type.
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.
| Type | Frequency | Description |
|---|---|---|
| APP | 124.600 MHz | APP |
| ATIS | 128.300 MHz | ATIS |
| RDR | 120.700 MHz | RADAR |
| TWR | 118.700 MHz | TWR |

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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