Airport code
ALA — Almaty Airport
ALA is the IATA code for Almaty Airport, an airport serving Almaty, Kazakhstan. Its ICAO code is UAAA, and it operates in the Asia/Qyzylorda time zone (UTC+6). The airport sits at 43.3521, 77.0405 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 2234 ft (681 m).
Overview
About Almaty Airport
Almaty International Airport is an international airport in Almaty, Kazakhstan. It is larger than Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) in Astana and is the main international gateway into the country. It is a principal hub of Air Astana, the national flag carrier, as well as other domestic and international airlines. The airport plays role in connecting Almaty to the rest of the country and the broader region through its extensive transport links.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | ALA |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | UAAA |
| Airport name | Almaty Airport |
| City | Almaty |
| Country | Kazakhstan |
| Time zone | Asia/Qyzylorda (UTC+6) |
| Latitude | 43.3521 |
| Longitude | 77.0405 |
| Elevation | 2234 ft (681 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 2 |
| Longest runway | 14,764 ft (4,500 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Almaty Airport?
The IATA code for Almaty Airport is ALA.
What is the ICAO code for Almaty Airport?
The ICAO code for Almaty Airport is UAAA.
Where is ALA airport located?
Almaty Airport (ALA) is located in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
What time zone is ALA in?
Almaty Airport operates in the Asia/Qyzylorda time zone, which is UTC+6.
What is the nearest airport to ALA?
The nearest airport to Almaty Airport (ALA) is Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) in Tamchy, about 89 km away.
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