SCO
Aktau Airport
Aktau · KazakhstanICAO UATE
Aktau Airport (SCO) is an airport serving Aktau, Kazakhstan, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 43° 51' 36.4" N, 51° 5' 31.2" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 73 feet (22 meters) above sea level. With 17 direct destinations served by 4 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Oral (GMT+5).
Destinations
17
Airlines
4
Elevation ft
73/ 22m
Asia/Oral
GMT+5
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Airport Details
IATA Code
SCO
ICAO Code
UATE
City
Aktau
Country
Kazakhstan
Elevation
73 ft
Local Time
09:27 PM (GMT+5)
Coordinates
Latitude:43.8601°
Longitude:51.0920°
Popular Routes from SCO
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALA | Alma-ata, Kazakhstan | 1,297 mi | 3h 7m | medium-haul | 326 kg | View |
| GUW | Atyrau, Kazakhstan | 228 mi | 0h 56m | short-haul | 94 kg | View |
| GYD | Baku, Azerbaijan | 240 mi | 0h 57m | short-haul | 99 kg | View |
| TSE | Tselinograd, Kazakhstan | 1,071 mi | 2h 42m | medium-haul | 269 kg | View |
| AKX | Aktyubinsk, Kazakhstan | 527 mi | 1h 30m | short-haul | 216 kg | View |
| ASF | Astrakhan, Russia | 225 mi | 0h 56m | short-haul | 93 kg | View |
| CIT | Chimkent, Kazakhstan | 934 mi | 2h 26m | medium-haul | 234 kg | View |
| DME | Moscow, Russia | 990 mi | 2h 32m | medium-haul | 249 kg | View |
| EVN | Yerevan, Armenia | 429 mi | 1h 19m | short-haul | 176 kg | View |
| IST | Istanbul, Turkey | 1,150 mi | 2h 51m | medium-haul | 289 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at SCO
4 active airlines serving Aktau Airport.
Air Astana
KCKazakhstan
Azerbaijan Airlines
J2Azerbaijan
Scat Air
DVKazakhstan
Transaero Airlines
UNRussia
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Aktau Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atyrau Airport | GUW | Atyrau | Kazakhstan | 367 km |
| Heydar Aliyev International Airport | GYD | Baku | Azerbaijan | 387 km |
| Uytash Airport | MCX | Makhachkala | Russia | 302 km |
| Astrakhan Airport | ASF | Astrakhan | Russia | 363 km |
| Gabala International Airport | GBB | Qabala | Azerbaijan | 437 km |
| Parsabade Moghan Airport | PFQ | Parsabad | Iran | 543 km |
| Ganja Airport | KVD | Ganja | Azerbaijan | 525 km |
Other Airports in Kazakhstan
Aktobe Airport
AKXAktyubinsk
Almaty Airport
ALAAlma-ata
Atyrau Airport
GUWAtyrau
Shymkent Airport
CITChimkent
Taraz Airport
DMBDzhambul
Sary-Arka Airport
KGFKaraganda
Kokshetau Airport
KOVKokshetau
Kostanay West Airport
KSNKostanay
Kzyl-Orda Southwest Airport
KZOKzyl-Orda
Pavlodar Airport
PWQPavlodar
Petropavlosk South Airport
PPKPetropavlosk
Semipalatinsk Airport
PLXSemiplatinsk
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 43° 51' 36.4" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 51° 5' 31.2" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 43.860100
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 51.091999
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Oral
- UTC Offset
- GMT+5
- Current Local Time
- 09:27 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 73 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 22 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Aktau Airport?
The IATA code for Aktau Airport is SCO, and its ICAO code is UATE. The airport is located in Aktau, Kazakhstan.
How many destinations can you fly to from SCO?
There are 17 direct destinations available from Aktau Airport (SCO) in Aktau, Kazakhstan.
What airlines fly from SCO?
There are 4 airlines operating from SCO, including Air Astana, Azerbaijan Airlines, Scat Air, Transaero Airlines.
What timezone is Aktau Airport in?
Aktau Airport is in the Asia/Oral timezone (GMT+5). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Aktau Airport?
Aktau Airport sits at an elevation of 73 feet (22 meters) above sea level.
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