Almaty International Airport

UAAA / ALA

Almaty, KZ

Last Updated
Mar 4, 05:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 24 min ago
05:00Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
2°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 0°C
--
--°
5 km
Visibility
800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR UAAA 040500Z 20003MPS 160V240 5000 BR OVC008 02/M00 Q1018 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,234 ft
OVC 800 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,034 ft AMSL
QNH
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
944 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,234 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,092 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,068 ft
ISA Deviation: -8.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF UAAA 040509Z 0406/0506 34003G08MPS 6000 BKN011 OVC050 TX05/0409Z TNM02/0501Z FM041100 17003MPS 3100 -SHRA BR BKN011CB OVC030 TEMPO 0412/0416 22006G15MPS 1200 -FZRA -SN BR BKN004 OVC015 TEMPO 0416/0503 VRB01MPS 0200 FZFG VV001 FM050400 03003MPS 6000 SCT011 BKN050
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:24Z BASE
+0h
MVFR
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 1,100 ft
11:00Z FM041100
+6h
IFR
Visibility: 3.1 km
Ceiling: 1,100 ft
Light Showers Rain, Mist
12:00Z TEMPO
+7h
LIFR
Visibility: 1.2 km
Ceiling: 400 ft
Light Freezing Rain, Light Snow, Mist
16:00Z TEMPO
+11h
LIFR
Visibility: 0.2 km
Ceiling: 100 ft
Freezing Fog

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AAA
05L
23R
05R
23L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading
05L/23R 14,764 ft 148 ft ASPH
05R/23L 14,436 ft 148 ft ASP 56°

Weather Statistics - UAAA

8,353 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
31.7%
MVFR
18.7%
IFR
28.4%
LIFR
21.2%

Almaty International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 31.7% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 49.6% of observations. Temperature extremes range from -19°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, March.

Temperature Range

Average: 3.2°C
Range: -19°C to 29°C
-19°C 29°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

September October March

Statistics computed from 8,353 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Almaty International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: UAAA
IATA Code: ALA
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,234 ft MSL

Location

City: Almaty
Country: KZ
Latitude: 43.354267°
Longitude: 77.042828°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 05L/23R
Length: 14,764 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASPH
ILS: No
Runway 05R/23L
Length: 14,436 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Almaty International Airport

Overview

Almaty International Airport serves as Kazakhstan's primary aviation hub, located in the southeastern region of the country near the city of Almaty. The airport handles significant international and domestic passenger and cargo traffic, positioned at an elevation of 2234 ft above mean sea level. Its substantial runway infrastructure supports large aircraft operations with two extensive asphalt runways.

Flying Conditions

The airport's elevation of 2234 ft MSL and geographic location suggest variable meteorological conditions influenced by surrounding mountainous terrain. Pilots should anticipate potential wind shifts and turbulence, particularly during seasonal transitions. The extensive runway lengths (14764 ft and 14436 ft) provide substantial operational flexibility across diverse weather scenarios.

Notable Features

Almaty International Airport is situated in a complex topographical environment, with significant elevation changes and mountainous surroundings that can generate unique aeronautical challenges. The airport's dual parallel runways (05L/23R and 05R/23L) offer strategic operational redundancy and wind alignment capabilities. Its precise coordinates (43.354267, 77.042828) indicate placement in a region with potentially dynamic atmospheric conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway configuration allows for flexible approach options with two parallel runways measuring 14764 ft and 14436 ft in length. Pilots should conduct thorough preflight planning considering potential wind patterns and terrain interactions. The substantial runway dimensions provide excellent landing and takeoff performance characteristics for a wide range of 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.