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ISF Isfana Airport
Isfana Airport (IATA: ISF, ICAO:UAFI) is located in the the city of Isfana, Kyrgyzstan.

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IATA Code

ISF

ICAO Code

UAFI

Name

Isfana Airport

Type

Country / Region

Kyrgyzstan (KG)

City

Isfana

Latitude

39.8245452

Longitude

69.5670882

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Airport Overview

Isfana Airport（ISF）, ICAO code UAFI, serves Isfana, Sülüktü and settlements in the Leilek District of Kyrgyzstan’s Batken Region. It is a small regional airport near the Tajikistan border, operating primarily within Kyrgyzstan rather than as an international gateway.

The airport began operating in the 1940s; its current runway and terminal were built in 1974, and the facility was restored and reopened in stages after periods of closure. The supplied airport record classifies it as a regional Class 3C airport and states a runway weight limit of 22 tonnes. For air freight, our platform treats Isfana Airport as a limited-capacity regional origin or destination point requiring advance confirmation of aircraft, handling, documentation and onward connection arrangements.

Airport	Isfana Airport
Codes	IATA: ISF \| ICAO: UAFI
Location	Isfana, Kyrgyzstan
Coordinates	39.8245452, 69.5670882
Operational profile	Regional airport; domestic service indicated in the supplied record
Runway limitation	22-tonne runway weight limit as stated in the supplied airport record

Key Highlights

Regional 3C airport serving the western Batken area, including Isfana and Sülüktü.
Domestic operating profile: the supplied record states that customs and border-control services are not provided for international movements.
A 22-tonne runway weight limit makes aircraft type, payload and operating conditions important for shipment acceptance.
Best suited to pre-arranged regional or domestic movements, with onward international freight normally requiring transfer through another Kyrgyz gateway.
Flight availability, cargo acceptance and ground handling must be reconfirmed for each shipment rather than assumed from passenger schedules.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Regional handling modelOur service team plans Isfana Airport as a regional passenger-airport handling point, not as a confirmed cargo hub with published freighter infrastructure.

Acceptance and build-upShipment acceptance, weighing, screening, palletisation and loading support require prior confirmation with the operating carrier or appointed ground handler.

Cold-chain cargoDo not assume active temperature-controlled storage. For pharmaceuticals, perishables or other sensitive goods, our team arranges packaging validation, short dwell time and a confirmed handover plan.

Dangerous goodsDangerous-goods acceptance, storage and aircraft loading depend on carrier approval, trained personnel and available equipment; advance pre-check is essential.

Customs and bonded handlingThe supplied record states that the airport has no customs or border-control inspection services. International customs formalities should therefore be arranged at an appropriate alternative gateway.

Delivery and collectionLocal truck access, consignee identification and delivery windows should be arranged before uplift because regional handling schedules may be limited.

Routes & Transit Times

Regular international cargo routing should not be presumed. Our platform first checks whether the requested movement can be accepted as a domestic sector within Kyrgyzstan.
For export or import cargo, a practical plan may involve trucking to or from a Kyrgyz airport with suitable international connectivity, followed by airline or road-air transfer. The gateway and routing are selected case by case.
Possible domestic connections, carrier participation and aircraft payload are subject to current schedules, weather, runway conditions and operational approvals; no fixed frequency or transit time is guaranteed.
Border proximity does not create cross-border airport capability. Cargo moving to or from Tajikistan must use an authorised border and customs process separately arranged from the airport handling plan.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Service area: Isfana, Sülüktü and towns across the Leilek District in Batken Region.
Industrial profile: Sülüktü is associated with coal-mining activity; industrial spare parts, maintenance materials and equipment components may require dependable road-air planning.
Regional commercial cargo: small consignments of documents, commercial samples, consumer goods, replacement parts and e-commerce parcels may be more appropriate than full aircraft loads.
Special cargo: perishables, pharmaceuticals, live animals and dangerous goods require separate acceptance checks because local storage, customs and specialist handling should not be assumed.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Obtain the carrier’s written cargo cut-off, acceptance location and documentation deadline before dispatching freight to the airport. Passenger flight times do not automatically equal cargo cut-off times.
Weight and aircraft suitability: Confirm gross weight, piece dimensions, centre of gravity, loading method and payload restrictions against the stated 22-tonne runway limit and the actual operating aircraft.
Documentation: Prepare a correctly completed air waybill, commercial invoice, packing list, shipper and consignee details, commodity description and any permits required for the goods and destination.
International compliance: Because the supplied record states that customs and border control are not available, do not tender international cargo as though it can be cleared at Isfana Airport. Our team verifies the customs gateway, transit declaration and road leg in advance.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the commodity, dimensions, gross weight, piece count, pickup point, delivery point and target date before booking; this allows an aircraft and gateway feasibility check.
Use robust, lightweight packaging suitable for manual handling and regional transfers. Mark each piece clearly with the air waybill number, consignee and orientation instructions.
For temperature-sensitive cargo, use qualified passive packaging with a documented temperature range and arrange the shortest practical transfer window; do not rely on airport cold storage without confirmation.
Keep a road-air alternative available through a suitable Kyrgyz gateway. This is particularly important when the local flight is weather-affected, payload-restricted or unable to accept the commodity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Isfana Airport handle international export cargo directly?

The supplied airport record states that customs and border-control services are not available and that the airport serves flights within Kyrgyzstan. Our team therefore verifies a domestic movement or arranges an authorised alternative customs gateway.

Can a shipper send cargo based only on a published passenger flight?

No. Cargo acceptance, aircraft payload, loading equipment, documentation cut-off and available handling must be confirmed with the carrier or ground handler before delivery.

Is there a guaranteed cargo transit time through Isfana Airport?

No fixed transit time should be promised. Weather, runway restrictions, aircraft payload, handling availability and any road transfer can affect the final schedule.

Are dangerous goods, pharmaceuticals or live animals accepted?

Acceptance is commodity- and carrier-specific. Our service team conducts a pre-check for IATA dangerous-goods documentation, temperature-control requirements, permits, packaging and specialist handling before booking.

What is the safest plan for urgent international freight?

Use Isfana Airport only after confirming the domestic sector and handover plan. For urgent international cargo, our team compares a road-air solution through a suitable Kyrgyz gateway with the local-airport option.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, coordinates, location, historical description, regional classification, runway weight limit and domestic operating profile are based on the supplied airport record for Isfana Airport. No unverified cargo throughput, terminal area, airline schedule, warehouse capability, handling fee or transit-time figure has been added.

For standards and code-reference context, our team consults the official industry bodies icao.int and iata.org. Current flight acceptance, customs routing, handling arrangements and regulatory requirements must be reconfirmed with the relevant airport, carrier, handler and customs authorities before shipment.