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UATE
Aktau Airport · Aktau
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
73 ft / 22 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 120.70 MHz (Aktau Tower)
Live Conversion
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Aktau Airport (UATE), located in Aktau, Kazakhstan. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 73 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 5,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Aktau Airport
ICAO / IATA
UATE / SCO
Municipality
Aktau
Country
Region
KZ-MAN — Mangystau Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
73 ft
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Runway 12 / 30
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 10,013 ft / 3,052 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 123° / 303°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 123° / 303°
RWY 12 (123°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 30 (303°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 12L / 30R
UNLIT
Runway Length: 9,630 ft / 2,935 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 123° / 303°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 123° / 303°
RWY 12L (123°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 30R (303°)
No ILS / Visual Only
A/G Aktau Transit (Ground handling service)
131.90 MHz
FIS Aktau Region
124.20 MHz
TWR Aktau Tower
120.70 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026