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Nukus International Airport

Nukus, Republic of Karakalpakstan (Uzbekistan)

IATA: NCU ICAO: UZNN

Longest Active Runway

9,865 ft

3,007 meters

Field Elevation

246 ft

75 m MSL

Runway Inventory

2 active

Unlighted / Paved

Coordinates & Class

42.4884°, 59.6233°

LARGE AIRPORT

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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

Ranking Universes Guide →

RunwayFacts Published Dataset

#590 of 650

In curated primary commercial index

Global Commercial Universe

#1053 of 7558

Top 13.9% percentile worldwide

National Standing (Uzbekistan)

#5 in UZ

#7 of 15 in full national registry

vs Large Airport Median

-1.4%

Compared to 10,000 ft baseline

💡 Statistical Statement: Nukus International Airport's longest active runway measures 9,865 ft (3,007 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #590. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #1053 worldwide (Top 13.9%) and #5 nationally in Uzbekistan.

🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis

Comparative aviation metrics evaluated against regional and global physical operational criteria.

ICAO Code 4D / 4E Heavy Intercontinental

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Elevation & Atmospheric Density

Lowland / Coastal Basin Aerodrome

Positioned at 246 ft (75 m MSL), this aerodrome operates near standard International Standard Atmosphere (ISA) sea-level air density. High ambient air pressure provides optimal turbine thrust conversion, maximum wing lift coefficients, and minimal ground roll distance requirements, allowing long-haul flights to depart at maximum structural takeoff weight limits without atmospheric density penalties.

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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)

2 Qualifying Aerodromes in Vicinity

Within its 100 NM cluster of 2 neighboring aerodromes, Nukus International Airport is supported by major regional alternatives. Notably, Dashoguz International Airport (TAZ) lies just 44.8 NM away with a 12,467 ft runway, offering reliable operational redundancy for commercial diversions and congested airspace rerouting.

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Fleet Compatibility & Ground Roll

Primary Runway: 9,865 ft (3,007 m)

At 9,865 ft (3,007 m), the primary runway comfortably accommodates mid-to-large twin-aisle widebody transports (such as the Boeing 787-9 and Airbus A330-900) as well as maximum-range narrowbody transcontinental configurations (Airbus A321XLR and Boeing 737 MAX 9) under typical atmospheric conditions.

🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering

Runway Designator	Length (ft / m)	Width (ft / m)	Surface Material	Lighting	Status
15/33	9,865 ft (3007m)	148 ft (45m)	`Concrete (CON)`	❌ Unlighted	✅ Active
07/25	1,985 ft (605m)	65 ft (20m)	`Asphalt (ASP)`	❌ Unlighted	✅ Active

🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)

Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.

Aerodrome Name	IATA	Distance	Longest Runway	Lighting
Dashoguz International Airport (Daşoguz)	`TAZ`	44.8 NM (83 km)	12,467 ft	✅ Lighted
Urgench International Airport (Urgench)	`UGC`	70.9 NM (131.3 km)	11,065 ft	✅ Lighted

🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata

Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database

Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01

Dataset Integrity: Cryptographic SHA-256 Checksum Verified & Fail-Closed Schema Inspected

Source Verification: Source-reported registry data

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