Airport code
GUW — Atyrau Airport
GUW is the IATA code for Atyrau Airport, an airport serving Atyrau, Kazakhstan. Its ICAO code is UATG, and it operates in the Asia/Oral time zone (UTC+5). The airport sits at 47.1219, 51.8214 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of -72 ft (-22 m).
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About Atyrau Airport
ATMA Atyrau Airport is an airport located 8 km (5.0 mi) northwest of Atyrau, Kazakhstan. It is the lowest international commercial airport in the world at 22 m (72 ft) below sea level.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | GUW |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | UATG |
| Airport name | Atyrau Airport |
| City | Atyrau |
| Country | Kazakhstan |
| Time zone | Asia/Oral (UTC+5) |
| Latitude | 47.1219 |
| Longitude | 51.8214 |
| Elevation | -72 ft (-22 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 9,842 ft (3,000 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Atyrau Airport?
The IATA code for Atyrau Airport is GUW.
What is the ICAO code for Atyrau Airport?
The ICAO code for Atyrau Airport is UATG.
Where is GUW airport located?
Atyrau Airport (GUW) is located in Atyrau, Kazakhstan.
What time zone is GUW in?
Atyrau Airport operates in the Asia/Oral time zone, which is UTC+5.
What is the nearest airport to GUW?
The nearest airport to Atyrau Airport (GUW) is Astrakhan Airport (ASF) in Astrakhan, about 305 km away.
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