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TSE Astana International Airport
Astana International Airport (IATA: TSE, ICAO:UACC) is located in the the city of Astana, Kazakhstan. It is the primary international airport serving Astana and its surrounding metropolitan area.

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IATA Code

TSE

ICAO Code

UACC

Name

Astana International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Kazakhstan (KZ)

City

Astana

Latitude

51.0222015

Longitude

71.4669037

Time Zone

UTC+06:00

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Astana International Airport (TSE) — Airport Overview

International passenger airport and Central Asian gateway for air freight forwarding

Astana International Airport is located in Astana, Kazakhstan, approximately 16.7 km from the city centre according to the supplied airport data. It serves the national capital and functions as an international gateway between Kazakhstan, the CIS region, Europe, the Middle East and selected Asian markets. The airport is positioned for both belly-hold cargo and passenger-aircraft freight connections; cargo acceptance, handling, customs release and onward delivery must be confirmed for each airline and shipment type.

Airport name	Astana International Airport
IATA / ICAO	TSE / UACC
City and country	Astana, Kazakhstan
Coordinates	51.0222015° N, 71.4669037° E
Elevation	355 m / 1,165 ft
Runway information	One 3,500 m × 45 m asphalt runway, 04/22, based on the supplied airport data
Time zone	UTC+06:00

Key Highlights for Air Freight Planning

Capital-city locationDirect access to Astana’s government, technology, construction, retail and distribution demand, with final-mile planning required outside the airport zone.

International connectivityConnections may be available through passenger networks and regional or intercontinental hubs; routing and uplift depend on seasonal schedules and airline capacity.

Central Eurasian positionThe location can support Europe–Central Asia, Middle East–Central Asia and Asia–Kazakhstan routings, although transshipment performance varies by gateway.

Weather-sensitive operationsAstana’s severe winter conditions can affect aircraft handling, trucking, warehouse transfers and delivery appointments. Buffer planning is advisable.

Single-airport identification controlOur team uses Astana International Airport and the UACC/TSE identifiers consistently when checking bookings, house waybills and customs documents.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Astana International Airport has passenger-terminal infrastructure with international and domestic operating areas. Publicly available information supplied for this profile does not establish cargo-terminal dimensions, cold-room capacity, dangerous-goods storage, bonded-warehouse capacity or guaranteed 24-hour handling. Our service team therefore confirms the exact facility and acceptance capability with the nominated airline, ground handler and customs broker before issuing operational instructions.

General cargo: Standard shipments are normally subject to airline booking confirmation, warehouse acceptance rules, screening and export documentation checks.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: Pharmaceutical, biological, frozen and chilled shipments require pre-arranged handling, packaging validation and confirmation of cool-chain transfer points.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on the airline’s current dangerous-goods approval, trained handling resources, packing instruction, labels and shipper’s declaration requirements.
Customs-controlled cargo: Import, export and transit movements require coordination with the appointed customs representative; bonded or temporary-storage treatment must be verified for the specific shipment.
Special cargo: Live animals, valuable cargo, oversized pieces, human remains and vulnerable equipment require advance feasibility review rather than routine booking.

Routes & Transit-Time Considerations

Typical planning may involve direct passenger-aircraft uplift where available or interline/transshipment via a regional, European, Middle Eastern or Asian gateway. Our team confirms the actual routing against the cargo’s dimensions, commodity and destination.
Airline schedules, allotment availability, aircraft type, transfer rules and seasonal capacity can change. No transit time or flight frequency should be treated as guaranteed until the carrier confirms the booking.
For urgent cargo, we compare direct uplift with hub options and assess minimum connection time, transfer custody, security screening and the risk of overnight storage.
Winter weather, de-icing, ramp restrictions, customs inspection and local delivery appointment availability may extend the airport-to-door cycle even when the flight operates as planned.

Our service team provides a shipment-specific routing proposal after checking the latest carrier schedule, cargo acceptance window, transfer airport and destination customs requirements.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Astana and the surrounding metropolitan and central-northern Kazakhstan markets, with domestic trucking required for destinations beyond the capital.
Typical commercial flows: Electronics, telecommunications equipment, machinery components, project supplies, spare parts, apparel, consumer products and time-critical documents may be suitable for air freight subject to airline acceptance.
Temperature-controlled flows: Pharmaceuticals, laboratory materials, perishables and other sensitive commodities require validated packaging and a confirmed handover plan at every transfer point.
Project and industrial cargo: Weight, dimensions, centre of gravity, packing strength and aircraft loading limits should be checked before committing oversized or heavy shipments.
Border-sensitive cargo: Dual-use items, controlled technology, batteries and strategic goods may require additional export-control screening and consignee documentation.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Airline cargo cut-off times are flight- and commodity-specific. Our team obtains the confirmed warehouse acceptance deadline rather than relying on the passenger departure time.
Accurate documentation: Commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data, export declaration and permits must match the physical cargo. Commodity descriptions such as “parts” or “samples” should be replaced with precise descriptions.
Dangerous goods and batteries: Lithium batteries, chemicals, aerosols and other regulated articles require classification, compliant packing, marks, labels and documents under the applicable airline and IATA rules.
Customs and inspection: Customs may examine cargo, valuation, origin, HS classification or permits. Our team allows time for inspection and does not promise release before the broker confirms clearance.
Collection and delivery: The consignee or appointed broker should confirm release instructions, identification requirements, storage exposure, delivery access and any local trucking restrictions before arrival.

Practical Shipping Tips

Send our service team the commodity, HS code, dimensions, gross weight, package count, stackability, ready date and destination before requesting a firm routing.
Reserve capacity early for winter movements, peak retail periods, project cargo and temperature-sensitive freight; obtain written confirmation of the acceptance window and handling conditions.
Use strong export packaging, moisture protection and clear piece marks. For cold-chain cargo, include qualified packaging and documented temperature requirements rather than relying on airport storage.
Prepare permits and customs data before cargo arrival. If direct uplift is unavailable, our team can compare hub routing, deferred options or an alternative Kazakhstan gateway, subject to airline and customs feasibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Astana International Airport handle international export cargo?International cargo movement is possible when an airline, ground handler and customs process are confirmed for the shipment. Our team checks current acceptance, documentation and routing before booking.

Can we use a passenger flight for commercial cargo?Potentially, subject to the airline’s cargo programme, aircraft type, available hold capacity, security screening, package dimensions and commodity restrictions. Passenger schedule availability alone does not guarantee cargo uplift.

How should dangerous goods or lithium batteries be booked?Provide the UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group where applicable, battery configuration and required declaration details in advance. Our team submits the shipment for carrier approval before tender.

What is the best approach for pharmaceutical or chilled cargo?Share the required temperature range, packaging qualification, logger arrangement and acceptable exposure time. We then verify warehouse transfer, airline acceptance and the handling plan at each connection.

Are transit times fixed for cargo moving through Astana?No. Transit depends on confirmed flights, connections, customs treatment, handling cut-offs, weather and final-mile delivery. Our team quotes an operational estimate only after checking the live routing.

Data Sources & Provenance

The airport identifiers, location, coordinates, runway dimensions, elevation, terminal description and time-zone information in this module are based on the supplied airport record. Operational items that can change—airline schedules, cargo acceptance, cut-off times, handling capability, customs procedures, storage availability and transit estimates—must be reconfirmed before shipment tender.

For authoritative verification, our team cross-checks applicable information with:

astanaairport.com iata.org icao.int kgd.gov.kz

These domains are provided as official or industry-authority reference points. Carrier acceptance, customs release and airport handling remain subject to the latest operational confirmation for the individual shipment.