Almaty International Airport is a large airport serving Almaty, Kazakhstan. Its IATA code is ALA and its ICAO code is UAAA. The airport lies at an elevation of 2,234 ft (681 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 05L/23R, 14,764 ft (4,500 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Almaty time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- ALA
- ICAO code
- UAAA
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 2,234 ft (681 m)
- Coordinates
- 43.3543, 77.0428
- Time zone
- Asia/Almaty
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05L/23R | 14,764 ft · 4,500 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 05R/23L | 14,436 ft · 4,400 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Almaty International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| IKU Issyk-Kul International Airport | Tamchy, Kyrgyzstan | 90 km · 56 mi |
| IKG Karakol International Airport | Karakol, Kyrgyzstan | 146 km · 91 mi |
| BSZ Manas International Airport | Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan | 210 km · 130 mi |
| TDK Taldykorgan Airport | Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan | 226 km · 140 mi |
| ZFL Zhaosu Tianma Airport | Zhaosu, China | 340 km · 211 mi |
| YIN Ili Yining International Airport | Ili (Yining / Ghulja), China | 351 km · 218 mi |
| AKU Aksu Hongqipo Airport | Aksu (Onsu), China | 354 km · 220 mi |
| BXH Balkhash Airport | Balkhash, Kazakhstan | 425 km · 264 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from ALA. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEL New Delhi | 1,646 | 1,022 | 889 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 2,814 | 1,749 | 1,520 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 3,272 | 2,033 | 1,767 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 3,923 | 2,438 | 2,118 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 5,090 | 3,163 | 2,749 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 5,329 | 3,311 | 2,878 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 5,380 | 3,343 | 2,905 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 5,535 | 3,439 | 2,989 | View route |
| LHR London | 5,624 | 3,494 | 3,037 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 9,193 | 5,712 | 4,964 | View route |
| JFK New York | 10,228 | 6,356 | 5,523 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 11,250 | 6,990 | 6,074 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 11,278 | 7,008 | 6,090 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 11,411 | 7,090 | 6,161 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 13,022 | 8,091 | 7,031 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 14,443 | 8,975 | 7,799 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 131.600 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 129.800 |
| GCA | RADAR | 120.800 |
| GND | GND | 121.700 |
| TWR | TWR | 119.400 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Almaty International Airport?
The IATA code of Almaty International Airport is ALA and its ICAO code is UAAA.
Where is Almaty International Airport located?
Almaty International Airport is in Almaty, Almaty City, Kazakhstan, at 43.3543, 77.0428.
What time zone is Almaty International Airport in?
Almaty International Airport uses the IANA time zone Asia/Almaty. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Almaty International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 05L/23R, 14,764 ft (4,500 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Almaty International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU), about 90 km (56 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.