Airport code
KGF — Sary-Arka Airport
KGF is the IATA code for Sary-Arka Airport, an airport serving Karaganda, Kazakhstan. Its ICAO code is UAKK, and it operates in the Asia/Qyzylorda time zone (UTC+6). The airport sits at 49.6708, 73.3344 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 1765 ft (538 m).
Overview
About Sary-Arka Airport
Sary-Arka Airport is an international airport which serves the city of Karaganda and its satellite town in Kazakhstan. It is located 24 km (15 mi) southeast of the city.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | KGF |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | UAKK |
| Airport name | Sary-Arka Airport |
| City | Karaganda |
| Country | Kazakhstan |
| Time zone | Asia/Qyzylorda (UTC+6) |
| Latitude | 49.6708 |
| Longitude | 73.3344 |
| Elevation | 1765 ft (538 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 10,831 ft (3,301 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Sary-Arka Airport?
The IATA code for Sary-Arka Airport is KGF.
What is the ICAO code for Sary-Arka Airport?
The ICAO code for Sary-Arka Airport is UAKK.
Where is KGF airport located?
Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) is located in Karaganda, Kazakhstan.
What time zone is KGF in?
Sary-Arka Airport operates in the Asia/Qyzylorda time zone, which is UTC+6.
What is the nearest airport to KGF?
The nearest airport to Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) is Balkhash Airport (BXH) in Balkhash, about 333 km away.
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