Large airport · Kokshetau, Kazakhstan
Kokshetau International Airport
It is the primary international airport serving Kokshetau, and also the nearest to the Burabay National Park and Kokshetau National Park. Its IATA code is KOV. Its ICAO code is UACK. It has 1 runway, longest 8,325 ft (ASP). Elevation 900 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Kokshetau, Kazakhstan |
|---|---|
| IATA code | KOV |
| ICAO code | UACK |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 8,325 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 900 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 53.3291° N, 69.5946° E |
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What Kokshetau International Airport is known for
It is the primary international airport serving Kokshetau, and also the nearest to the Burabay National Park and Kokshetau National Park.
History
Opened in 1945, it is the seventeenth-busiest airport in terms of passenger traffic in Kazakhstan, with 21,683 annual passengers as of 2019. The airport began its new operational phase on 21 October 2013, with new building and runway structure, replacing old structure on the same site. The facility opened in 1945 (1945) as Kokchetav Airport (the airport's current IATA code, KOV, is derived from the city's previous name of Kokchetav).
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Kokshetau International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Burabay National Park · Kazakhstan · 33.8 miles away
- Kokshetau National Park · Kazakhstan · 55.8 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Kokshetau International Airport?
It is the primary international airport serving Kokshetau, and also the nearest to the Burabay National Park and Kokshetau National Park.
What is the airport code for Kokshetau International Airport?
Kokshetau International Airport — its IATA code is KOV and its ICAO code is UACK.
Where is Kokshetau International Airport located?
Kokshetau International Airport serves Kokshetau, Kazakhstan. Its coordinates are 53.3291° N, 69.5946° E.
What is the history of Kokshetau International Airport?
Opened in 1945, it is the seventeenth-busiest airport in terms of passenger traffic in Kazakhstan, with 21,683 annual passengers as of 2019. The airport began its new operational phase on 21 October 2013, with new building and runway structure, replacing old structure on the same site.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#31768
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kokshetau_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.