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Nukus International Airport

Nukus, Uzbekistan

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ICAO

UZNN

Elevation

246 ft

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Location

Nukus · QR · Uzbekistan

Connectivity

4 routes · 3 destinations

Position

42.488°, 59.623° · 246 ft elev.

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Gateway to Karakalpakstan in northwestern Uzbekistan.

Location

Nukus, Uzbekistan

Nukus International Airport (IATA: NCU, ICAO: UZNN) serves Nukus, the capital of the autonomous Republic of Karakalpakstan in northwestern Uzbekistan. The airport handles both domestic and limited international flights, connecting the remote region to Tashkent and other destinations. The airport is modest in scale, reflecting the relatively small population and economic activity of the surrounding region. It plays a vital role in linking Nukus to the rest of Uzbekistan, as overland travel across the vast desert terrain can be lengthy and difficult. Nukus is known internationally as the home of the Igor Savitsky State Museum of Arts, attracting cultural tourism, and the airport serves as the main entry point for visitors traveling to the city and the nearby Aral Sea region.

Terminals

The airport operates a single terminal building handling both domestic and international passengers.

Getting to & from

Ground transport between the airport and Nukus city center is primarily via taxi and private vehicle, with limited public bus options.

Airlines here

Uzbekistan Airways is the primary carrier operating flights from Nukus, offering connections to Tashkent and select international routes.

Notable facts

›Nukus Airport serves as the main air gateway to the autonomous Republic of Karakalpakstan.
›The airport is a key access point for travelers visiting the shrinking Aral Sea region.
›Nukus is home to the Savitsky Museum, one of Central Asia's most significant art collections, drawing international visitors through the airport.
›The surrounding Karakalpakstan region is one of the most sparsely populated areas of Uzbekistan, making air travel especially important.
›The airport handles a relatively low volume of passengers due to the remote location of Nukus.

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Airlines serving this airport

Advance Leasing Company

Gazpromavia

Uzbekistan Airways

Ural Airlines

Routes

NCU → VKO4G · 73G

NCU → TASHY · I14 320

NCU → DMEHY · 320

NCU → DMEU6 · 320

Aircraft operating here

Airbus A3203 routes Boeing 737-7001 routes Ilyushin IL1141 routes

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