Taldykorgan Airport

UAAT / TDK

Taldykorgan, KZ

Last Updated
Mar 4, 05:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 24 min ago
05:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
3°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -5°C
4 kt
20°
10+ km
Visibility
10,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1019 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR UAAT 040500Z 02002MPS 350V080 9999 OVC100 03/M05 Q1019 NOSIG RMK QFE713/0950

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,925 ft
OVC 10,000 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,925 ft AMSL
QNH
1019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
955 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,925 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,753 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 775 ft
ISA Deviation: -8.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF AMD UAAT 040233Z 0403/0412 02003G10MPS 9999 BKN040CB BKN100 TEMPO 0409/0412 26002G07MPS
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:23Z BASE
+0h
MVFR
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
09:00Z TEMPO
+4h
VFR

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AAT
02 ✈️
20

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 02
9,846 ft 164 ft CON
4.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - UAAT

3,570 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
79.2%
MVFR
9%
IFR
6.1%
LIFR
5.8%

Taldykorgan Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 79.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11.9% of observations. Temperature extremes range from -25°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Temperature Range

Average: 3.5°C
Range: -25°C to 28°C
-25°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Statistics computed from 3,570 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Taldykorgan Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: UAAT
IATA Code: TDK
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,925 ft MSL

Location

City: Taldykorgan
Country: KZ
Latitude: 45.122550°
Longitude: 78.442758°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 9,846 ft
Width: 164 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Taldykorgan Airport

Overview

Taldykorgan Airport serves the eastern Kazakhstan region, located at an elevation of 1,925 feet MSL near the city of Taldykorgan. The airport supports medium-sized aircraft operations with a substantial runway measuring 9,846 feet in length, providing significant operational flexibility for regional and potentially longer-range aircraft.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly favorable VFR conditions at this airport, with 81.6% of observations indicating good visual flying conditions. Temperature variations are substantial, ranging from -24°C to 28°C, which suggests significant seasonal weather changes. Visibility is consistently good, averaging 10 statute miles with minimal instances of restricted visibility.

Notable Features

The airport is situated at moderate elevation with geographic coordinates of 45.122550, 78.442758, positioned in the eastern region of Kazakhstan. The concrete runway (designated 02/20) offers stable surface conditions for aircraft operations. Minimal fog occurrence (2.3%) suggests generally clear atmospheric conditions throughout the year.

Approach Considerations

September through November represent the airport's most consistent VFR months, offering optimal flying conditions for pilots. While wind data in the current dataset appears limited, the long runway provides flexibility for approach and departure scenarios. Pilots should anticipate a stable, predictable environment with high probability of visual meteorological conditions.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.