Airports / Kazakhstan / PLX
Semei International Airport.
Semey, Kazakhstan · 761 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.2/5
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1,018 ratings
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Operators based
761
Elevation ft
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Field standing
#11 / 25
Kazakhstan airports by Google rating
4.2★ across 1018 Google ratings , ranked against 25 rated Kazakhstan fields.
41 nm
To the nearest alternate
Dolon Air Base (KZ-7470).
Overview
Located in Semey, Kazakhstan, Semei International Airport (UASS / PLX) operates as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 761 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into PLX for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Dolon Air Base (KZ-7470, 41 nm), Kurchatov Airfield (KZ-0068, 69 nm), and Zhangiztobe Air Base (KZ-0069, 80 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 10,159-foot paved runway, PLX can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from PLX depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Semipalatinsk Airport and Semey International Airport. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Semey.
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Field capability
ICAO
UASS
IATA
PLX
FAA / Local
UASS
Elevation
761 ft
Coordinates
50.3513° N · 80.2344° 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 761 ft, PLX sits higher than 52% of the 27 Kazakhstan fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 10,159 ft
- 08/2610,159 ft × 145 ftConcreteLighted
- 02/203,270 ft × 253 ftConcreteUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,159 ft
PLX's 10,159 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.
- 41nmKZ-7470Dolon Air BaseSemey
- 69nmKZ-0068Kurchatov AirfieldKurchatov
- 80nmKZ-0069Zhangiztobe Air BaseZhangiztobe
- 89nmUKKOskemen International AirportUst-Kamenogorsk (Oskemen)
- 146nmUASAAyaguz AirportAyaguz
- 162nmPWQPavlodar International AirportPavlodar
Location
Open the full mapUASS · Semei International Airport · Semey, Kazakhstan
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from PLX on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,690 nm | 8h 59m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 4,821 nm | 11h 37m |
| Boston (BED) | 5,038 nm | 12h 7m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 5,137 nm | 12h 21m |
| New York (TEB) | 5,167 nm | 12h 25m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 5,229 nm | 12h 34m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 5,298 nm | 12h 43m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 5,318 nm | 12h 46m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use PLX?
- Semei International Airport's longest paved runway is 10,159 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 PLX?
- Semei International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 10,159 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to PLX?
- The closest alternate is Dolon Air Base (KZ-7470), about 41 nm away, followed by Kurchatov Airfield (KZ-0068) at 69 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from PLX to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 8h 59m (3,690 nm), Seattle about 11h 37m (4,821 nm), Boston about 12h 7m (5,038 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.