5/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The restrooms were kept in good condition and the overall standard of cleanliness across the terminal was noticeably high.”
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Airports / Kazakhstan / ALA
Large airport · ALA
Almaty International Airport.
Almaty, Kazakhstan · 2,234 ft elevation. 5 charter operators based here.
4.1/5
Google rating
16,212 ratings
5
Operators based
2,234
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Almaty, KazakhstanELEV 2,234 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.1
Google rating
16,212
Google reviews
ratings on Google
5
Based operators
charter operators on the field
2,234
Field elevation
feet above sea level
49
Nearest alternate
nm to IKU
Field standing
5 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 90% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
49 nm
To the nearest alternate
Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU).
Overview
Located in Almaty, Kazakhstan, Almaty International Airport (UAAA / ALA) operates as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 2,234 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Air Astana, Jet Airlines, and KazAirJet are based here, 5 in all. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU, 49 nm), Karakol International Airport (IKG, 79 nm), and Kant Air Base (UAFW, 101 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 14,764-foot paved runway, ALA can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from ALA depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Alma Ata. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Almaty.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Check in, security, and boarding were all handled efficiently with staff that kept things moving at a steady pace.”
Max5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Check in, security, and boarding were all handled efficiently with staff that kept things moving at a steady pace.”
Max5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Almaty International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
UAAA
IATA
ALA
FAA / Local
UAAA
Elevation
2,234 ft
Coordinates
43.3543° N · 77.0428° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Kazakhstan fields
state range -72–2,234 ft
At 2,234 ft, ALA sits higher than 96% of the 27 Kazakhstan fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 14,764 ft
- 05L/23R14,764 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 05R/23L14,436 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 14,764 ft
ALA's 14,764 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators5
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 49nmIKUIssyk-Kul International AirportTamchy
- 79nmIKGKarakol International AirportKarakol
- 101nmUAFWKant Air BaseKant
- 114nmBSZManas International AirportBishkek
- 122nmTDKTaldykorgan AirportTaldykorgan
- 190nmYINIli Yining International AirportIli (Yining / Ghulja)
Location
Open the full mapUAAA · Almaty International Airport · Almaty, Kazakhstan
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from ALA on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,127 nm | 10h 0m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 5,260 nm | 12h 38m |
| Boston (BED) | 5,379 nm | 12h 55m |
| New York (TEB) | 5,515 nm | 13h 14m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 5,569 nm | 13h 21m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 5,620 nm | 13h 28m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 5,675 nm | 13h 36m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 5,732 nm | 13h 44m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use ALA?
- Almaty International Airport's longest paved runway is 14,764 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at ALA?
- Almaty International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 14,764 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at ALA?
- Yes. 5 charter operators list Almaty International Airport as a home base, including Air Astana, Jet Airlines, KazAirJet. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to ALA?
- The closest alternate is Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU), about 49 nm away, followed by Karakol International Airport (IKG) at 79 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from ALA to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 10h 0m (4,127 nm), Seattle about 12h 38m (5,260 nm), Boston about 12h 55m (5,379 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.