Balkhash Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Balkhash, Kazakhstan. Its IATA code is BXH and its ICAO code is UAAH. The airport lies at an elevation of 1,446 ft (441 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 05/23, 8,208 ft (2,502 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Almaty time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- BXH
- ICAO code
- UAAH
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 1,446 ft (441 m)
- Coordinates
- 46.8943, 75.0045
- Time zone
- Asia/Almaty
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 8,208 ft · 2,502 m | 131 ft · 40 m | Concrete | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Balkhash Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| TDK Taldykorgan Airport | Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan | 331 km · 206 mi |
| KGF Sary-Arka Airport | Karaganda, Kazakhstan | 333 km · 207 mi |
| ALA Almaty International Airport | Almaty, Kazakhstan | 425 km · 264 mi |
| BSZ Manas International Airport | Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan | 428 km · 266 mi |
| IKU Issyk-Kul International Airport | Tamchy, Kyrgyzstan | 497 km · 309 mi |
| NQZ Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport | Astana, Kazakhstan | 527 km · 327 mi |
| DMB Taraz International Airport | Taraz, Kazakhstan | 536 km · 333 mi |
| IKG Karakol International Airport | Karakol, Kyrgyzstan | 557 km · 346 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from BXH. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEL New Delhi | 2,047 | 1,272 | 1,105 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 2,966 | 1,843 | 1,602 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 3,398 | 2,111 | 1,835 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 3,693 | 2,295 | 1,994 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 4,748 | 2,950 | 2,564 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 5,189 | 3,224 | 2,802 | View route |
| LHR London | 5,261 | 3,269 | 2,841 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 5,404 | 3,358 | 2,918 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 5,789 | 3,597 | 3,126 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 9,378 | 5,827 | 5,064 | View route |
| JFK New York | 9,803 | 6,092 | 5,293 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 10,827 | 6,728 | 5,846 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 10,927 | 6,790 | 5,900 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 11,764 | 7,310 | 6,352 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 12,616 | 7,839 | 6,812 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 14,249 | 8,854 | 7,694 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| TWR | TWR | 128.000 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Balkhash Airport?
The IATA code of Balkhash Airport is BXH and its ICAO code is UAAH.
Where is Balkhash Airport located?
Balkhash Airport is in Balkhash, Karaganda Region, Kazakhstan, at 46.8943, 75.0045.
What time zone is Balkhash Airport in?
Balkhash 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 Balkhash Airport?
The longest runway listed is 05/23, 8,208 ft (2,502 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Balkhash Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Taldykorgan Airport (TDK), about 331 km (206 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.