Kostanay West Airport

UAUU / KSN

Kostanay, KZ

Last Updated
Mar 4, 02:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 9 min ago
02:30Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
-1°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -3°C
16 kt
190°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1010 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR UAUU 040230Z 19008MPS 9999 SCT023 M01/M03 Q1010 NOSIG RMK QFE741/0989

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 595 ft
SCT 2,300 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,895 ft AMSL
QNH
1010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
990 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (595 ft)
Pressure Alt
693 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,084 ft
ISA Deviation: -14.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF UAUU 032301Z 0400/0409 17007MPS 6000 -SN BKN011 TEMPO 0400/0405 20012MPS 0500 SN BLSN BKN002 TEMPO 0405/0409 20014MPS 1000 -FZRA SN BLSN BKN003
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:39Z BASE
+0h
IFR
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 1,100 ft
Light Snow
05:00Z TEMPO
+3h
LIFR
Visibility: 1 km
Ceiling: 300 ft
Light Freezing Rain, Snow, Blowing Snow

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AUU
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
8,150 ft 157 ft ASP 156°
12.3 kt 10.3 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - UAUU

6,199 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
68.5%
MVFR
12.2%
IFR
9.6%
LIFR
9.7%

Kostanay West Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 68.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 19.3% of observations. Temperature extremes range from -34°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, February.

Temperature Range

Average: -5°C
Range: -34°C to 30°C
-34°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 9.4%

Best Months for VFR

October September February

Statistics computed from 6,199 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Kostanay West Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: UAUU
IATA Code: KSN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 595 ft MSL

Location

City: Kostanay
Country: KZ
Latitude: 53.206902°
Longitude: 63.550301°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 8,150 ft
Width: 157 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Kostanay West Airport

Overview

Kostanay West Airport serves the regional transportation needs of the Kostanay region in Kazakhstan, situated at an elevation of 595 feet MSL. The airport supports medium-scale aviation operations with its primary runway 15/33, which measures 8,150 feet and is constructed with an asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences highly variable weather conditions, with visual flight rules (VFR) conditions predominating at 69.4% of observations. Temperature ranges are extreme, spanning from -34°C to 30°C, with an average temperature of -2°C. Pilots can expect relatively good visibility, averaging 10 statute miles, with fog occurring in 9.2% of observations.

Notable Features

Positioned at coordinates 53.206902, 63.550301, Kostanay West Airport is located in a region with potentially challenging meteorological conditions. The airport's flight rule distribution indicates significant variability, with MVFR conditions at 12.9%, IFR at 9.3%, and LIFR at 8.4% of observations.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and January represent the most favorable months for visual flight operations at this airport. While specific wind data appears limited in the provided information, pilots should prepare for potential seasonal weather fluctuations and be equipped for a range of meteorological scenarios when planning flights to Kostanay West Airport.

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.