Atyrau International Airport

UATG / GUW

Atyrau, KZ

Last Updated
Mar 4, 02:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 9 min ago
02:30Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
-2°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -4°C
8 kt
240°
5 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR UATG 040230Z 24004MPS 5000 BR NSC M02/M04 Q1015 NOSIG RMK QFE763/1018
QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1017 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (-72 ft)
Pressure Alt
-125 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -2,182 ft
ISA Deviation: -17.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF UATG 032300Z 0400/0424 23004MPS 3100 BR BKN011 BKN030CB TX06/0412Z TNM04/0403Z FM040500 22009MPS 9999 SCT033CB BECMG 0413/0415 27004MPS
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:38Z BASE
+0h
IFR
Visibility: 3.1 km
Ceiling: 1,100 ft
Mist
05:00Z FM040500
+3h
MVFR
Visibility: 10+ km
13:00Z BECMG
+11h
VFR

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ATG
14
32 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 32
9,842 ft 144 ft ASP 149°
1.4 kt 7.9 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - UATG

7,982 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
51.8%
MVFR
25.8%
IFR
10.4%
LIFR
12%

Atyrau International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 51.8% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 22.4% of observations. Temperature extremes range from -22°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, March.

Temperature Range

Average: 2.1°C
Range: -22°C to 28°C
-22°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 7.8%

Best Months for VFR

September October March

Statistics computed from 7,982 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Atyrau International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: UATG
IATA Code: GUW
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: -72 ft MSL

Location

City: Atyrau
Country: KZ
Latitude: 47.122559°
Longitude: 51.819321°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 9,842 ft
Width: 144 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Atyrau International Airport

Overview

Atyrau International Airport serves the oil-rich region of western Kazakhstan, located in the city of Atyrau near the Caspian Sea. The airport supports petroleum industry logistics, regional transportation, and international connections for the Atyrau Oblast. As a medium-sized airport situated at -72 feet mean sea level, it provides critical infrastructure for economic and transportation needs in this remote area.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Atyrau demonstrate significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) conditions predominating at 53.7% of observations. Pilots can expect moderate meteorological challenges, with marginal VFR (26.8%) and instrument flight conditions (IFR/LIFR combined at 19.6%) periodically occurring. Temperature ranges widely from -20°C to 28°C, with an average of 4.3°C, suggesting potential for significant thermal and atmospheric variations.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (14/32) measuring 9,842 feet with an asphalt surface, suitable for medium to large aircraft operations. Its extremely low elevation at -72 feet MSL indicates a flat geographical context typical of the Caspian Sea coastal region. The airport's geographic position suggests potential for wind and visibility challenges common to coastal and steppe environments.

Approach Considerations

While specific wind data appears limited in the provided statistics, pilots should prepare for potential visibility and temperature-related considerations. September through November represent the most consistently favorable VFR months, with minimal fog occurrence (7.2% of observations). The long runway provides substantial operational flexibility for approach and landing scenarios across various aircraft types.

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.