NCU

Nukus Airport

Nukus · UzbekistanICAO UTNN

Nukus Airport (NCU) is an airport serving Nukus, Uzbekistan, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 42° 29' 18.2" N, 59° 37' 23.9" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 246 feet (75 meters) above sea level. With 3 direct destinations served by 3 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Samarkand (GMT+5).

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

246/ 75m

Asia/Samarkand

GMT+5

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Airport Details

IATA Code

NCU

ICAO Code

UTNN

City

Nukus

Country

Uzbekistan

Elevation

246 ft

Local Time

11:45 PM (GMT+5)

Coordinates

Latitude:42.4884°

Longitude:59.6233°

Popular Routes from NCU

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
DME	Moscow, Russia	1,322 mi	3h 10m	medium-haul	332 kg	View
TAS	Tashkent, Uzbekistan	505 mi	1h 27m	short-haul	207 kg	View
VKO	Moscow, Russia	1,350 mi	3h 13m	medium-haul	339 kg	View

Airlines Operating at NCU

3 active airlines serving Nukus Airport.

Gazpromavia

4GRussia

Ural Airlines

U6Russia

Uzbekistan Airways

HYUzbekistan

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route Type	Distance	Economy	Premium Eco	Business	First
Short-haul	800 km	204 kg	326 kg	592 kg	816 kg
Medium-haul	3,000 km	468 kg	749 kg	1357 kg	1872 kg
Long-haul	8,000 km	1200 kg	1920 kg	3480 kg	4800 kg

Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.

Nearby Airports

Airports closest to Nukus Airport that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Urgench Airport	UGC	Urgench	Uzbekistan	131 km
Ashgabat International Airport	ASB	Ashkhabad	Turkmenistan	511 km
Bojnord Airport	BJB	Bojnourd	Iran	589 km
Bukhara Airport	BHK	Bukhara	Uzbekistan	507 km

Other Airports in Uzbekistan

Fergana International Airport

FEGFergana

Karshi Khanabad Airport

Tashkent International Airport

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 42° 29' 18.2" N
Longitude (DMS): 59° 37' 23.9" E
Latitude (Decimal): 42.488400
Longitude (Decimal): 59.623299
Hemisphere: Northern / Eastern

Timezone

IANA Timezone: Asia/Samarkand
UTC Offset: GMT+5
Current Local Time: 11:45 PM
Elevation (ft): 246 ft
Elevation (m): 75 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Nukus Airport?

The IATA code for Nukus Airport is NCU, and its ICAO code is UTNN. The airport is located in Nukus, Uzbekistan.

How many destinations can you fly to from NCU?

There are 3 direct destinations available from Nukus Airport (NCU) in Nukus, Uzbekistan.

What airlines fly from NCU?

There are 3 airlines operating from NCU, including Gazpromavia, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways.

What timezone is Nukus Airport in?

Nukus Airport is in the Asia/Samarkand timezone (GMT+5). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.

What is the elevation of Nukus Airport?

Nukus Airport sits at an elevation of 246 feet (75 meters) above sea level.

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