Kokshetau Airport

UACK / KOV

Kokshetau, KZ

Last Updated
Mar 4, 05:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 24 min ago
05:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
-4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -6°C
17 kt
220°
10+ km
Visibility
3,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR UACK 040500Z 22009MPS 9999 DRSN BKN030 M04/M06 Q1015 NOSIG RMK QFE737/0983

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 900 ft
BKN 3,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,900 ft AMSL
QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
985 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (900 ft)
Pressure Alt
848 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,216 ft
ISA Deviation: -17.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF AMD UACK 040236Z 0403/0412 20008MPS 9999 DRSN BKN011 OVC020 TEMPO 0403/0409 23010G15MPS 3100 -SN BLSN BKN009
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:23Z BASE
+0h
IFR
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,100 ft
Drifting Snow

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ACK
02
20 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 20
8,325 ft 125 ft ASP 32°
16.0 kt 5.8 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - UACK

4,107 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
63.4%
MVFR
21.7%
IFR
11.9%
LIFR
3%

Kokshetau Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 63.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 14.9% of observations. Temperature extremes range from -37°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, January.

Temperature Range

Average: -4.7°C
Range: -37°C to 28°C
-37°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.8%

Best Months for VFR

September October January

Statistics computed from 4,107 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Kokshetau Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: UACK
IATA Code: KOV
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 900 ft MSL

Location

City: Kokshetau
Country: KZ
Latitude: 53.329102°
Longitude: 69.594597°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 8,325 ft
Width: 125 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Kokshetau Airport

Overview

Kokshetau Airport serves the northeastern Kazakhstan region, located at an elevation of 900 feet MSL near the city of Kokshetau. The airport supports medium-sized aircraft operations with a substantial 8,325-foot asphalt runway oriented 02/20, facilitating regional transportation and connectivity in this part of Kazakhstan.

Flying Conditions

Statistical data indicates predominantly favorable flying conditions, with 61% of observations reporting VFR weather. Temperature ranges extensively from -32°C to 28°C, suggesting significant seasonal variation that pilots must carefully prepare for. The airport experiences minimal low visibility events, with only 3% of observations reporting LIFR conditions and a negligible 0.8% fog occurrence.

Notable Features

Situated at coordinates 53.329102, 69.594597, Kokshetau Airport is positioned in a region with potentially variable meteorological characteristics. The airport's geographic location suggests potential for rapid weather changes, particularly during transitional seasons, requiring pilots to maintain heightened situational awareness during approach and departure.

Approach Considerations

With a single runway (02/20), pilots should anticipate standard approach procedures aligned with the runway's orientation. While wind data in the provided statistics appears incomplete, pilots should conduct thorough pre-flight wind assessments. September, October, and January represent statistically optimal months for VFR operations, offering the most consistent flying 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.