Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU)

Tamchy, KG 🇰🇬 Medium Airport Scheduled Service

ICAO

UCFL

IATA

IKU

Elevation

5425 ft

Region

KG-Y

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Airport Information

GPS Code: UCFL

Local Code: IKU

Location: 42.585584° N, 76.701181° E

Continent: AS

Type: Medium Airport

Keywords: UAFL Issyk-Kul Airport Chok-Tal Airport Аэропорт Тамчы Аэропорт Иссык-Куль Аэропорт Чок-Тал

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Technical Information

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Designation Length Width Surface Status
07/25 12467 ft 148 ft ASP Active Lighted

Type Description Frequency
TWR YSYKKUL TWR 118.7 MHz

Ground Transportation

Last updated: Jul 25, 2025
Taxis

Taxis are the most common way to get from the airport. You can find official and private taxis waiting outside the terminal. Ride-hailing apps like Yandex.Go also operate in the region. It is highly recommended to negotiate and agree on the fare before the trip begins, as meters are not consistently used. Taxis can take you directly to nearby towns like Cholpon-Ata, Karakol, and other resorts around the lake.

Rental Cars

Car rental services are available, but it is essential to book in advance. There are no major international rental company desks inside the airport terminal. Typically, local rental agencies will arrange to meet you at the airport with your pre-booked vehicle. An International Driving Permit (IDP) is strongly recommended along with your national license. Renting a car provides the most flexibility for exploring the Issyk-Kul region.

Public Transportation

There is no direct public bus or 'marshrutka' (shared minibus) service from the airport terminal. To access public transport, you must first take a short taxi ride to the main road (A363) or the nearby village of Tamchy. From there, you can catch a passing marshrutka that travels along the lake's northern shore towards major destinations like Cholpon-Ata and Karakol. This is the most economical but least convenient option.

Nearby Airports

Cholpon-Ata Airport
UAFG
Cholpon-Ata, KG
Small Airport
~30 km away
Balykchy Airport
KG-0023
Balykchy, KG
Closed Airport
~51 km away
Ushkonyr Mountain Heliport
KZ-0103
Ushkonyr, KZ
Heliport
~58 km away
MCHS Heliport
KZ-0119
Almaty, KZ
Heliport
~61 km away
Arman Dala Airstrip
KZ-0101
Kaskelen, KZ
Small Airport
~64 km away
Azem/Talis Aeroclub Airfield
KZ-0102
Ushkonyr, KZ
Small Airport
~68 km away
Distances are approximate and calculated as straight-line distances.

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(no subject) Posted by forest2004 on June 24, 2016

Very nice Airport. Close to the lake and resorts of Tamchy village.