IKU Airport Code, Issyk-Kul International Airport
IKU is the IATA airport code for Issyk-Kul International Airport, the main international gateway for Tamchy, Kyrgyzstan. Pilots and air traffic control use its ICAO code, UCFL.
What airport is IKU?
IKU is the IATA airport code for Issyk-Kul International Airport, in Tamchy, Kyrgyzstan. The same airport has the ICAO code UCFL.
Its ICAO code UCFL begins with U, the prefix ICAO assigns to post-Soviet states.
| IATA airport code | IKU |
|---|---|
| ICAO airport code | UCFL |
| Airport | Issyk-Kul International Airport |
| City | Tamchy |
| Country | Kyrgyzstan |
| Runways | 1 |
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Where is IKU airport located?
Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) is in Tamchy, Kyrgyzstan, at coordinates 42.58558, 76.70118.
It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 42.59° N, 76.70° E. At 5425 ft (1654 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
Runways at IKU
It has a single paved runway. The longest is 12,467 ft (3.80 km), designated 07/25.
Frequently asked questions
What is the IATA code for Issyk-Kul International Airport?
The IATA code for Issyk-Kul International Airport in Tamchy is IKU. It is the three-letter code on tickets, baggage tags and departure boards.
What is the 3-letter code for Tamchy?
The 3-letter IATA code for Issyk-Kul International Airport in Tamchy is IKU.
What is the ICAO code for Issyk-Kul International Airport?
The ICAO code for Issyk-Kul International Airport is UCFL. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code IKU.
What is the difference between IKU and UCFL?
IKU is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. UCFL is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Issyk-Kul International Airport.
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