Aktau International Airport is a large airport serving Aktau, Kazakhstan. Its IATA code is SCO and its ICAO code is UATE. The airport lies at an elevation of 73 ft (22 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 12/30, 10,013 ft (3,052 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Aqtau time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- SCO
- ICAO code
- UATE
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 73 ft (22 m)
- Coordinates
- 43.8601, 51.0909
- Time zone
- Asia/Aqtau
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 10,013 ft · 3,052 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Aktau International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MCX Makhachkala Uytash International Airport | Makhachkala, Russia | 301 km · 187 mi |
| ASF Astrakhan Narimanovo Boris M. Kustodiev International Airport | Astrakhan, Russia | 362 km · 225 mi |
| GUW Atyrau International Airport | Atyrau, Kazakhstan | 367 km · 228 mi |
| GYD Heydar Aliyev International Airport | Baku, Azerbaijan | 386 km · 240 mi |
| GBB Gabala International Airport | Gabala, Azerbaijan | 438 km · 272 mi |
| KRW Turkmenbaşy International Airport | Turkmenbaşy, Turkmenistan | 451 km · 280 mi |
| GNJ Ganja International Airport | Ganja, Azerbaijan | 524 km · 326 mi |
| BKN Balkanabat International Airport | Balkanabat, Turkmenistan | 532 km · 331 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from SCO. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IST Istanbul | 1,848 | 1,148 | 998 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 2,105 | 1,308 | 1,137 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 2,867 | 1,782 | 1,548 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 3,254 | 2,022 | 1,757 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 3,699 | 2,298 | 1,997 | View route |
| LHR London | 3,868 | 2,403 | 2,088 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 5,288 | 3,286 | 2,855 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 7,026 | 4,366 | 3,794 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 7,273 | 4,519 | 3,927 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 8,125 | 5,048 | 4,387 | View route |
| JFK New York | 9,122 | 5,668 | 4,926 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 10,291 | 6,395 | 5,557 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 11,299 | 7,021 | 6,101 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 12,349 | 7,673 | 6,668 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 12,371 | 7,687 | 6,680 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 13,282 | 8,253 | 7,172 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | Aktau Transit (Ground handling service) | 131.900 |
| FIS | Aktau Tower | 120.700 |
| TWR | Aktau Tower | 120.700 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Aktau International Airport?
The IATA code of Aktau International Airport is SCO and its ICAO code is UATE.
Where is Aktau International Airport located?
Aktau International Airport is in Aktau, Mangystau Region, Kazakhstan, at 43.8601, 51.0909.
What time zone is Aktau International Airport in?
Aktau International Airport uses the IANA time zone Asia/Aqtau. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Aktau International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 12/30, 10,013 ft (3,052 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Aktau International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Makhachkala Uytash International Airport (MCX), about 301 km (187 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.