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Karaganda
Karaganda (UAKK/KGF) serves Karaganda, Kazakhstan. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (05/23). Field elevation is 1765 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Info
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Runways
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Frequencies
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Operations
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Fuel
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Contacts
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Additional Info
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: UAKK
- Name: Karaganda
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 49.670799
- Longitude: 73.334396
- Elevation: 1765 ft
- Country: Kazakhstan
- Municipality: Karaganda
- IATA Code: KGF
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Asia/Almaty
- Distance from City: 82.3 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 05/23
- Designation: 05/23
- Dimensions: 10831 X 197
- Surface: CON
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.300 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
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: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: Kazakhstan CAA; coordinate through local handling agent. Minimum 5 working days lead time for permits.
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approximately 2316 KZT per tonne
- Parking Fee: First 3 hours free; approximately 1029 KZT per tonne per hour thereafter
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: KZT
- Remarks: Handling arranged through local ground handling provider. Overflight and landing permits required for non-scheduled flights; apply via Kazakhstan CAA minimum 5 working days in advance.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Jet A-1 available at major airports. Fuel quality generally meets international standards. Advance fuel order recommended.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International airports are ports of entry. Visa required for most nationalities; e-visa available. Crew must carry valid travel documents. Advance passenger manifest recommended.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No curfew at most airports. Noise abatement procedures may apply. Prior permission required for non-scheduled flights.
Airport Services
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Kazakhstan Permit Requirements
Medium
Overflight: 1d
Landing: 2d
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 24 hours before intended date of flight
- Landing Lead Time: 48 hours before flight
Private / GA Operations:
Overflight and landing permits required.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at UAKK?
- The tower frequency at Karaganda is 118.3 MHz.
- What fuel is available at UAKK?
- Karaganda offers Jet A-1.
- Does UAKK require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Karaganda (Kazakhstan).
- Does UAKK require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Karaganda.