Kokshetau Airport facts for kids
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Kokshetau International Airport
Halyqaralyq Kókshetaý Áýejaıy
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||
| Operator | Airport Management Group (AMG) | ||||||||||
| Serves | Kokshetau | ||||||||||
| Location | Kazakhstan | ||||||||||
| Opened | 1945 | ||||||||||
| Time zone | ALMT (UTC+06:00) | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 274 m / 899 ft | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 53°19′48″N 069°35′48″E / 53.33000°N 69.59667°E | ||||||||||
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 KOV/UACK
Location in Kazakhstan
KOV/UACK
Location in Asia
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Source: AIP Kazakhstan
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Kokshetau International Airport (IATA: KOV, ICAO: UACK) is a major airport in Kazakhstan. It was once known as Kokchetav Airport. This airport helps people travel to and from the city of Kokshetau.
The airport is located about 12.5 kilometers (about 7.8 miles) northeast of Kokshetau. It is close to a small village called Akkol.
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About Kokshetau Airport
Kokshetau International Airport is a public airport. This means it is open for everyone to use. It is managed by a group called Airport Management Group (AMG).
When the Airport Opened
This airport has been around for a long time. It first opened in 1945. That was right after World War II ended.
Where is Kokshetau Airport?
The airport is in the country of Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan is a large country in Central Asia. The airport serves the city of Kokshetau.
Airport Details
The airport sits at an elevation of 274 meters (about 899 feet) above sea level. It uses the ALMT timezone, which is UTC+06:00.
Runway Information
The airport has one main runway. It is called 02/20. This runway is 2,850 meters (about 9,350 feet) long. It is made of both concrete and asphalt. This strong surface helps planes land and take off safely.
How Many People Use It?
In 2018, over 21,427 passengers used Kokshetau Airport. This number shows how many people flew in or out of the airport that year. Airports keep track of these numbers to see how busy they are.
See also
In Spanish: Aeropuerto Internacional de Kokshetau para niños
