Airports / Kazakhstan / BXH
Balkhash Airport.
Balkhash, Kazakhstan · 1,446 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.4/5
Google rating
135 ratings
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Operators based
1,446
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#7 / 25
Kazakhstan airports by Google rating
4.4★ across 135 Google ratings , ranked against 25 rated Kazakhstan fields.
179 nm
To the nearest alternate
Taldykorgan Airport (TDK).
Overview
Balkhash Airport (UAAH / BXH) sits in Balkhash, Kazakhstan, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 1,446 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list BXH as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Taldykorgan Airport (TDK, 179 nm), Sary-Arka Airport (KGF, 180 nm), and Almaty International Airport (ALA, 229 nm). The field has a single 8,208-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from BXH are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Balqash. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from BXH to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
UAAH
IATA
BXH
FAA / Local
UAAH
Elevation
1,446 ft
Coordinates
46.8942° N · 75.0045° 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
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Kazakhstan fields
state range -72–2,234 ft
At 1,446 ft, BXH sits higher than 78% of the 27 Kazakhstan fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 8,208 ft
- 05/238,208 ft × 131 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,208 ft
BXH's 8,208 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.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 179nmTDKTaldykorgan AirportTaldykorgan
- 180nmKGFSary-Arka AirportKaraganda
- 229nmALAAlmaty International AirportAlmaty
- 230nmUASAAyaguz AirportAyaguz
- 231nmBSZManas International AirportBishkek
- 243nmUAFWKant Air BaseKant
Location
Open the full mapUAAH · Balkhash Airport · Balkhash, Kazakhstan
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BXH on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,963 nm | 9h 37m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 5,071 nm | 12h 12m |
| Boston (BED) | 5,150 nm | 12h 23m |
| New York (TEB) | 5,286 nm | 12h 42m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 5,365 nm | 12h 53m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 5,394 nm | 12h 57m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 5,446 nm | 13h 4m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 5,530 nm | 13h 16m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BXH?
- Balkhash Airport's longest paved runway is 8,208 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 BXH?
- Balkhash Airport has one runway; the longest measures 8,208 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to BXH?
- The closest alternate is Taldykorgan Airport (TDK), about 179 nm away, followed by Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) at 180 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BXH to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 9h 37m (3,963 nm), Seattle about 12h 12m (5,071 nm), Boston about 12h 23m (5,150 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.