IKU Airport Code, Issyk-Kul International Airport
IKU is the IATA code for Issyk-Kul International Airport, the main international gateway for Tamchy, Kyrgyzstan. Airlines and booking systems use IKU, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code UCFL. At 5425 ft (1654 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
What is the Tamchy airport code?
The airport code for Issyk-Kul International Airport is IKU. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code UCFL, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
Its ICAO code UCFL begins with U, the prefix ICAO assigns to post-Soviet states.
Where is IKU?
Issyk-Kul International Airport serves Tamchy, Kyrgyzstan. 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 airport code for Tamchy?
The IATA airport code for Issyk-Kul International Airport in Tamchy is IKU. Its ICAO code is UCFL.
What is the 3-letter code for Tamchy?
The 3-letter IATA code for Issyk-Kul International Airport in Tamchy is IKU.
What airport is IKU?
IKU is Issyk-Kul International Airport, located in Tamchy, Kyrgyzstan.
What country is IKU in?
IKU (Issyk-Kul International Airport) is in Kyrgyzstan.
Where is IKU airport located?
Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) is in Tamchy, Kyrgyzstan, at coordinates 42.58558, 76.70118.
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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