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Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU)
Issyk-Kul International Airport is an international airport serving Tamchy (Issyk Kul Region), Kyrgyzstan. Its IATA code is IKU and its ICAO code is UCFL. It has one runway, 3,800 m long.
- IATAIKU
- ICAOUCFL
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Airport facts
- IATA code
- IKU
- ICAO code
- UCFL
- City
- Tamchy
- Region / province
- Issyk Kul Region
- Country / territory
- Kyrgyzstan
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 42.5856° N, 76.7012° E
- Elevation
- 1,654 m (5,425 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Bishkek (UTC+06:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,800 m (12,467 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 3,800 m12,467 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
4,201 km
Direct flight: ≈ 5 h 45 min
Hanoi (HAN)
3,599 km
Direct flight: ≈ 5 h
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
4,570 km
Direct flight: ≈ 6 h 15 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Tower TWR | 118.700 MHz |
Air freight to and from Issyk-Kul International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Tamchy through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Kyrgyzstan
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Karakol International Airport | IKG | 140 km |
| Manas International Airport | BSZ | 189 km |
| Osh International Airport | OSS | 392 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Issyk-Kul International Airport?
The IATA code of Issyk-Kul International Airport is IKU and its ICAO code is UCFL. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Issyk-Kul International Airport located?
Issyk-Kul International Airport is in Tamchy, Issyk Kul Region, Kyrgyzstan, at coordinates 42.5856° N, 76.7012° E and an elevation of 1,654 m (5,425 ft).
How far is Issyk-Kul International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Issyk-Kul International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 4,570 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 3,599 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 4,201 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 6 h 15 min.
How long is the runway at Issyk-Kul International Airport?
The longest runway at Issyk-Kul International Airport is 3,800 m (12,467 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Issyk-Kul International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.