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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Derived Facts, National & Global Rankings
National Runway Rank
#7 in Uzbekistan
Out of 15 commercial aerodromes
Global Runway Rank
#1053 Worldwide
Top 13.9% percentile
Elevation Ranking
#4354 MSL
Top 60.2% percentile
vs Large Airport Median
-1.4%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Database Insight: Nukus International Airport's longest active runway measures 9,865 ft (3,007 m). It ranks as the #7 longest runway in Uzbekistan and #1053 worldwide among indexed commercial aerodromes.
🛫 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
Verification Method: SHA-256 Checksum Lock
Calculation Model: Haversine Great-Circle
Machine-readable endpoint:
GET /api/airport/ncu.json ↗