Sary-Arka Airport

UAKK / KGF

Karaganda, KZ

Last Updated
Mar 4, 02:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 9 min ago
02:30Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
-10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -13°C
14 kt
160°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR UAKK 040230Z 16007MPS CAVOK M10/M13 Q1021 NOSIG RMK QFE719/0959
QNH
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
962 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,765 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,533 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,043 ft
ISA Deviation: -21.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF UAKK 032301Z 0400/0424 15005MPS 9999 BKN030 TXM02/0409Z TNM14/0401Z TEMPO 0400/0406 20007MPS 3100 -SHSN DRSN BKN011 BKN020CB BECMG 0406/0408 21006MPS TEMPO 0406/0418 17009MPS 3100 -FZRA -SHSN DRSN BKN011 BKN020CB TEMPO 0418/0424 17009MPS 3100 -FZRA -SHSN DRSN BKN011 BKN020CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:39Z BASE
+0h
VFR
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
06:00Z BECMG
+4h
VFR
06:00Z TEMPO
+4h
IFR
Visibility: 3.1 km
Ceiling: 1,100 ft
Light Freezing Rain, Light Showers Snow, Drifting Snow

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AKK
05
23 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
10,831 ft 197 ft CON 58°
4.8 kt 13.2 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - UAKK

8,093 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
65%
MVFR
17%
IFR
10.4%
LIFR
7.6%

Sary-Arka Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 65% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 18% of observations. Temperature extremes range from -32°C to 26°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, March.

Temperature Range

Average: -4.7°C
Range: -32°C to 26°C
-32°C 26°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 3.6%

Best Months for VFR

October September March

Statistics computed from 8,093 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Sary-Arka Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: UAKK
IATA Code: KGF
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,765 ft MSL

Location

City: Karaganda
Country: KZ
Latitude: 49.670799°
Longitude: 73.334396°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 10,831 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Sary-Arka Airport

Overview

Sary-Arka Airport serves the Karaganda region in Kazakhstan, positioned at an elevation of 1,765 feet MSL. The airport supports medium-level aviation operations with a substantial runway measuring 10,831 feet in length, capable of accommodating various aircraft types.

Flying Conditions

Weather patterns at Sary-Arka demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions prevailing 65.6% of the time. Temperature ranges dramatically from -32°C to 26°C, with an average of -2.4°C, indicating challenging winter operations and potential significant temperature-related considerations for pilots.

Notable Features

Located at coordinates 49.670799, 73.334396, Sary-Arka Airport is situated in a region with potential complex geographic characteristics. The airport's extensive runway (05/23) suggests it can handle substantial aviation traffic and potentially serve as a strategic aviation hub in the Karaganda region.

Approach Considerations

Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with minimal instances of reduced visibility (fog present only 3.5% of observations). Pilots should note September, October, and January offer the most consistent VFR conditions, potentially providing more predictable approach and landing scenarios.

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.