Airports / Kyrgyzstan / BSZ
Manas International Airport.
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan · 2,058 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.2/5
Google rating
7,697 ratings
0
Operators based
2,058
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
20 nm
To the nearest alternate
Kant Air Base (UAFW).
Overview
Manas International Airport (UCFM / BSZ) sits in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, where it functions as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 2,058 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list BSZ as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Kant Air Base (UAFW, 20 nm), Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU, 102 nm), and Almaty International Airport (ALA, 114 nm). The field has a single 13,780-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from BSZ are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as FRU and Manas Air Force Base. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from BSZ to plan your flight.
Run an FBO at UAFM? Become the preferred FBO
Field capability
ICAO
UCFM
IATA
BSZ
FAA / Local
UCFM
Elevation
2,058 ft
Coordinates
43.0613° N · 74.4776° 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 Kyrgyzstan fields
state range 2,058–5,590 ft
At 2,058 ft, BSZ sits lower than 86% of the 7 Kyrgyzstan fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 13,780 ft
- 07/2513,780 ft × 180 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 13,780 ft
BSZ's 13,780 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.
- 20nmUAFWKant Air BaseKant
- 102nmIKUIssyk-Kul International AirportTamchy
- 114nmALAAlmaty International AirportAlmaty
- 140nmDMBTaraz International AirportTaraz
- 144nmKG-0001Jalal-Abad AirportJalal-Abad
- 165nmOSSOsh International AirportOsh
Location
Open the full mapUAFM · Manas International Airport · Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BSZ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,185 nm | 10h 8m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 5,301 nm | 12h 44m |
| Boston (BED) | 5,350 nm | 12h 51m |
| New York (TEB) | 5,489 nm | 13h 10m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 5,596 nm | 13h 25m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 5,614 nm | 13h 27m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 5,652 nm | 13h 33m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 5,761 nm | 13h 48m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BSZ?
- Manas International Airport's longest paved runway is 13,780 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 BSZ?
- Manas International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 13,780 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to BSZ?
- The closest alternate is Kant Air Base (UAFW), about 20 nm away, followed by Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) at 102 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BSZ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 10h 8m (4,185 nm), Seattle about 12h 44m (5,301 nm), Boston about 12h 51m (5,350 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.