IATA Code | GUW | ICAO Code | UATG |
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City | Atyrau | Country/Region | Kazakhstan (KZ) |
Type |
Airport (Aerodrome, Airfield) CustomsCustoms Airport: An airport where customs officials are stationed. The customs airport serves as the gateway for air cargo, where customs procedures are carried out for international air freight. |
Hub for | KC |
Latitude | 47.1219 | Longitude | 51.8214 |
Time Zone | +05:00 | Phone Number | +7 7122 76 46 46 |
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Atyrau Airport (IATA code: GUW, ICAO code: UATG) is an airport located 8 km (5.0 mi) northwest of Atyrau, Kazakhstan. It is the lowest international commercial airport in the world at 22 m (72 ft) below sea level. The region is crucial for Kazakhstan's economy as it is very close to oil exploration sites and platforms on the Caspian Sea. The city is the base town for many oil and construction companies.
In 2007, ATMA completed the construction of the new terminal building and a new longer runway. Enclosing a total area of 2,000 m2 (22,000 sq ft), the new terminal can serve 600 passengers per hour. In 2017, 609,071 passengers passed through this airport.
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