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UATE/SCO METAR & TAF Aktau International Airport

Aktau, Mangystau RegionElevation 73 ftLarge airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR29 min old
Ceiling and visibility OK.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
CAVOK
WIND
080@14
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
-1,478 ft
-1,551 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0330Z (8:30 AM local) · 29 min old

UATE is currently VFR. Winds are from the east at 14 knots. Ceiling and visibility are OK (CAVOK).

WIND
80° at 14 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
CAVOK
Vis 10 km+, no cloud below 5,000 ft.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
5°C / -12°C
41°F / 10°F. 17°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.30 inHg
1026.1 hPa, above standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
No significant hazards
No precipitation or obscuration reported.

Codes in this report: CAVOK RMK

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REMARKS: DECODED
QFE767/1023
field-level pressure (QFE) 767 mmHg / 1023 hPa
TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 2302Z (4:02 AM local) · valid to 0000Z (5:00 AM local)

UATE forecast starts VFR at 00Z. Worst period is 00Z to 00Z with VFR possible (CB, GUST). Conditions are roughly steady over the period.

  • Maximum temperature 15°C expected at 1100Z on day 26.
  • Minimum temperature 3°C expected at 0200Z on day 26.
VFR
0000Z5:00 AM0448Z9:48 AM0936Z2:36 PM1424Z7:24 PM1912Z12:12 AM0000Z5:00 AM

Codes in this report: 9999 SCT

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Low

›No significant weather concerns in the current report.

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Pilot weather notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category VFR, wind from 80° at 14 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling CAVOK. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
1 runway · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW1230 80°80°14 kt80°80° 1480°
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Half feather = 5 kt, full = 10 kt, filled pennant = 50 kt; add them up. The staff points the direction the wind blows from.
WIND USED
080° at 14 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 1210 kt headwind · 10 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
12
HEAD
10 kt
CROSS
10 kt L
BEST
30
HEAD
10 kt tail
CROSS
10 kt R
X-WIND
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

12/30
Dimensions
10,013 x 148 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
-1,478 ft
Pressure altitude
-307 ft
Field elevation
73 ft MSL
Temperature
5°C (41°F)
Dewpoint
-12°C (10°F)
Altimeter
30.30 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
1335Z 6:35 PM
Sunrise
0304Z 8:04 AM
Loggable night
1405Z (7:05 PM local) → 0234Z (7:34 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1335Z (6:35 PM local) → 0304Z (8:04 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1435Z (7:35 PM local) → 0204Z (7:04 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Aktau International Airport is in Aktau, Mangystau Region. Field elevation 73 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAUATE / SCO
RegionMangystau Region
CountryKazakhstan
Coordinates43.8601, 51.0909
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

131.9
Aktau Transit (Ground handling service)
A/G
124.2
Aktau Region
FIS
120.7
Aktau Tower
TWR

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Nearby airports

KZ-0093 Aktau Summer Sea Residence Heliport
11 NM S
KZ-0094 Aktau Summer Sea Harbor Heliport
11 NM S
KZ-0123 Ikum Heliport
41 NM S
KZ-0122 ERSAI Heliport
46 NM SE
KZ-0054 Shelpe Southeast Airport
53 NM E
KZ-0126 Akku Hotel Complex Heliport
54 NM NW
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗UATE on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does UATE have a METAR?
Yes. UATE has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does UATE have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for UATE; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at UATE?
UATE sits at 73 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for UATE?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.