Airport code
KZN — Kazan International Airport
KZN is the IATA code for Kazan International Airport, an airport serving Kazan, Russia. Its ICAO code is UWKD, and it operates in the Europe/Moscow time zone (UTC+3). The airport sits at 55.6062, 49.2787 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 411 ft (125 m).
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About Kazan International Airport
Ğabdulla Tuqay Kazan International Airport is an international airport in Russia, around 25 km southeast of Kazan. With 5.4 million passengers in 2025 it is the busiest airport in Tatarstan and Volga Federal District, as well as one of the busiest airports in Russia and the Post-Soviet States. In 2019 Airport was renamed to commemorate a Volga Tatar poet, critic, publisher, and towering figure of Tatar literature Ğabdulla Tuqay.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | KZN |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | UWKD |
| Airport name | Kazan International Airport |
| City | Kazan |
| Country | Russia |
| Time zone | Europe/Moscow (UTC+3) |
| Latitude | 55.6062 |
| Longitude | 49.2787 |
| Elevation | 411 ft (125 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 12,303 ft (3,750 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Kazan International Airport?
The IATA code for Kazan International Airport is KZN.
What is the ICAO code for Kazan International Airport?
The ICAO code for Kazan International Airport is UWKD.
Where is KZN airport located?
Kazan International Airport (KZN) is located in Kazan, Russia.
What time zone is KZN in?
Kazan International Airport operates in the Europe/Moscow time zone, which is UTC+3.
What is the nearest airport to KZN?
The nearest airport to Kazan International Airport (KZN) is Cheboksary Airport (CSY) in Cheboksary, about 132 km away.
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