Karakol International Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Karakol, Kyrgyzstan. Its IATA code is IKG and its ICAO code is UCFK. The airport lies at an elevation of 5,590 ft (1,704 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 10/28, 8,202 ft (2,500 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Bishkek time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- IKG
- ICAO code
- UCFK
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 5,590 ft (1,704 m)
- Coordinates
- 42.5081, 78.4078
- Time zone
- Asia/Bishkek
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 8,202 ft · 2,500 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Karakol International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| IKU Issyk-Kul International Airport | Tamchy, Kyrgyzstan | 140 km · 87 mi |
| ALA Almaty International Airport | Almaty, Kazakhstan | 146 km · 91 mi |
| AKU Aksu Hongqipo Airport | Aksu (Onsu), China | 209 km · 130 mi |
| ZFL Zhaosu Tianma Airport | Zhaosu, China | 239 km · 149 mi |
| YIN Ili Yining International Airport | Ili (Yining / Ghulja), China | 286 km · 178 mi |
| TDK Taldykorgan Airport | Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan | 291 km · 181 mi |
| TWC Tumxuk Tangwangcheng Airport | Tumxuk, China | 300 km · 186 mi |
| BSZ Manas International Airport | Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan | 327 km · 203 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from IKG. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEL New Delhi | 1,556 | 967 | 840 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 2,847 | 1,769 | 1,537 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 3,175 | 1,973 | 1,714 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 4,054 | 2,519 | 2,189 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 5,235 | 3,253 | 2,827 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 5,238 | 3,255 | 2,828 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 5,242 | 3,257 | 2,831 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 5,680 | 3,529 | 3,067 | View route |
| LHR London | 5,769 | 3,585 | 3,115 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 9,201 | 5,717 | 4,968 | View route |
| JFK New York | 10,356 | 6,435 | 5,592 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 11,265 | 7,000 | 6,083 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 11,343 | 7,048 | 6,125 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 11,369 | 7,065 | 6,139 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 13,122 | 8,154 | 7,086 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 14,562 | 9,048 | 7,863 | View route |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Karakol International Airport?
The IATA code of Karakol International Airport is IKG and its ICAO code is UCFK.
Where is Karakol International Airport located?
Karakol International Airport is in Karakol, Issyk Kul Region, Kyrgyzstan, at 42.5081, 78.4078.
What time zone is Karakol International Airport in?
Karakol International Airport uses the IANA time zone Asia/Bishkek. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Karakol International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 10/28, 8,202 ft (2,500 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Karakol International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU), about 140 km (87 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.