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URA Oral Ak Zhol Airport
Oral Ak Zhol Airport (IATA: URA, ICAO:UARR) is located in the city of Uralsk, Kazakhstan. It is the primary international airport serving Uralsk and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+77112939666

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IATA Code

URA

ICAO Code

UARR

Name

Oral Ak Zhol Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Kazakhstan (KZ)

City

Uralsk

Latitude

51.1507988

Longitude

51.5430984

Time Zone

UTC+05:00

Phone Number

+77112939666

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Airport Overview

Oral Ak Zhol Airport（URA）, ICAO code UARR, is a small international regional airport serving Uralsk in western Kazakhstan. It is located approximately 12 km southeast of the city, south of the Ural River, and also supports access to Aksai, an important oil and gas centre in West Kazakhstan. The airport has separate domestic and international passenger terminals. From a cargo-forwarding perspective, it is best treated as a regional gateway where shipment acceptance, customs handling, warehouse capability and onward connections must be confirmed for each consignment rather than assumed from international status alone. Our service team can coordinate pre-checks with the handling agent, carrier and consignee before booking.

Airport	Oral Ak Zhol Airport
Codes	IATA: URA \| ICAO: UARR
Location	Oral (Uralsk), Kazakhstan
Coordinates	51.1507988, 51.5430984
Time zone	UTC+05:00
Airport contact in supplied record	+7 7112 939666

Key Highlights

Regional international gatewaySuitable for planned regional movements, but available cargo capacity and international acceptance should be checked against the operating schedule.

Western Kazakhstan locationUseful for Uralsk and the Aksai industrial area, reducing the need to route every shipment through a distant national gateway.

Terminal separationDomestic and international passenger terminals are identified separately; the correct customs and handling process should be confirmed before dispatch.

Limited-airport planning disciplineForwarders should allow time for pre-alerts, carrier confirmation, customs review and possible consolidation through a larger hub.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Publicly supplied airport data confirms the airport’s international and domestic terminal arrangement but does not establish a dedicated cargo-terminal specification. Our service team therefore manages the following capabilities on a shipment-by-shipment confirmation basis:

Acceptance and handling: confirm whether the selected carrier or ground handler accepts general cargo, oversized pieces, palletized freight or loose cartons on the proposed departure.
Customs-controlled processing: arrange the required import, export or transit documentation and verify where cargo is presented for customs inspection or release.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: request written confirmation of cool-room availability, transfer time and acceptable temperature range before booking pharmaceuticals, perishables or biologics.
Dangerous goods: confirm handler acceptance, permitted classes, packaging requirements, Shipper’s Declaration review and any local restrictions before cargo reaches the airport.
Special handling: obtain advance approval for live animals, valuable cargo, batteries, machinery, long pieces or irregular shipments; do not assume that passenger-terminal facilities provide specialist equipment.

Warehouse opening hours, storage limits, screening arrangements, bonded status and handling charges are operationally variable. Our service team confirms these items with the responsible handler before issuing final shipping instructions.

Routes & Transit Times

Regional connection model: cargo may move on a direct available service or through a larger Kazakhstan, Russia-region or other international gateway, depending on the current carrier schedule and regulatory conditions.
Destination planning: the final routing should be selected by confirmed uplift, transfer acceptance and customs feasibility rather than by passenger-flight frequency alone.
Time-sensitive freight: transit time can be affected by limited regional frequencies, weekend or holiday handling, connection misalignment, customs inspection and aircraft payload restrictions.
Carrier confirmation: operating airlines, flight numbers, available belly capacity and cut-off times change over time; our service team verifies them before booking and again before cargo delivery.

No fixed transit promise should be made solely from the airport code. The applicable schedule, connection point, acceptance cut-off and customs release status must be confirmed for the actual shipment date.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Uralsk urban areaSupports commercial replenishment, industrial maintenance, spare parts, express documents and general air freight for the regional market.

Aksai and energy-related activityThe nearby Aksai area is associated with West Kazakhstan’s gas industry, creating potential demand for technical parts, instruments, valves, tools and urgent maintenance supplies.

Cross-border and regional tradeShipments may involve Kazakhstan domestic distribution, international imports, exports or transit movements, each requiring a separately checked customs route.

Special cargo profileMachinery, batteries, chemicals, oilfield-related equipment and temperature-sensitive goods require advance classification and acceptance review.

Operations & Compliance

Pre-alert and cut-off: send the commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill instructions, cargo dimensions and commodity description before physical delivery. The actual cargo cut-off must be obtained from the operating carrier or handler.
Dangerous goods and batteries: provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing instruction and battery details where applicable. Lithium batteries must not be described generically as “electronics.”
Customs accuracy: ensure HS classification, origin, customs value, consignee tax or registration details and any permits match the physical cargo. Customs may hold or inspect freight when documents and packing do not agree.
Temperature, live animals and valuables: obtain written acceptance, handling instructions and delivery timing before tendering. Airport international status does not by itself confirm specialist storage or live-animal facilities.

Shipping Tips

Provide our service team with the origin, destination, commodity, dimensions, gross weight, package count, ready date and Incoterms so that the correct routing and handling restrictions can be checked.
For industrial cargo, include equipment model, serial number, technical description, power or battery details and whether the item is used, pressurized or contaminated by residual chemicals.
Use export-grade packaging, moisture protection and clear piece marks; verify that the package can pass security screening and can be handled with the equipment confirmed for the selected service.
For urgent or high-value consignments, compare a direct regional option with a controlled connection through a larger gateway, considering customs transit, transfer risk and final-mile delivery into Uralsk or Aksai.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Oral Ak Zhol Airport handle international air freight?

It is identified as an international airport, but international cargo acceptance depends on the active carrier, ground handler, customs process and shipment type. Our service team confirms acceptance before cargo delivery.

Can we book a shipment directly from Oral Ak Zhol Airport to any destination?

Not necessarily. Available destinations depend on current operating schedules and cargo capacity. A shipment may require a connection through a larger regional or international gateway, with the final routing confirmed at booking.

How early should dangerous goods be submitted?

As early as possible, preferably before the booking is finalized. The carrier or handler may need to review the Shipper’s Declaration, packaging, labels, battery information and acceptance restrictions before issuing final confirmation.

Are refrigerated and pharmaceutical shipments accepted?

Acceptance should never be assumed. Our service team checks cool-room availability, temperature-control procedures, transfer exposure, packaging requirements and delivery timing for the specific date and commodity.

What is the best alternative if the required capacity is unavailable?

We compare a confirmed connection through a larger gateway with road feeder or multimodal options, taking account of customs status, security screening, final delivery location and the cargo’s time sensitivity.

Data Sources & Provenance

Fixed identifiers, airport name, location, coordinates, time zone, terminal description and contact details in this module are based on the airport record supplied for Oral Ak Zhol Airport. Schedule, handling, customs, storage, acceptance and capacity information is operationally changeable and must be verified for the shipment date.

International airport-code and location reference: iata.org
ICAO location-designator reference and aviation standards: icao.int
Kazakhstan government and civil-aviation regulatory information: gov.kz

The service team uses these authoritative reference types for identity and regulatory cross-checking, while confirming live routing, ground handling, customs workflow and special-cargo acceptance directly with the operating carrier, handler and relevant authorities.