Airport code
CIT — Shymkent Airport
CIT is the IATA code for Shymkent Airport, an airport serving Shymkent, Kazakhstan. Its ICAO code is UAII, and it operates in the Asia/Qyzylorda time zone (UTC+6). The airport sits at 42.3642, 69.4789 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 1385 ft (422 m).
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About Shymkent Airport
Şymkent International Airport is an international airport serving Shymkent, Kazakhstan. It has two passenger terminals and one runway. It serves as the main hub for SCAT Airlines, handling a large part of the airline's flights.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | CIT |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | UAII |
| Airport name | Shymkent Airport |
| City | Shymkent |
| Country | Kazakhstan |
| Time zone | Asia/Qyzylorda (UTC+6) |
| Latitude | 42.3642 |
| Longitude | 69.4789 |
| Elevation | 1385 ft (422 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 9,186 ft (2,800 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Shymkent Airport?
The IATA code for Shymkent Airport is CIT.
What is the ICAO code for Shymkent Airport?
The ICAO code for Shymkent Airport is UAII.
Where is CIT airport located?
Shymkent Airport (CIT) is located in Shymkent, Kazakhstan.
What time zone is CIT in?
Shymkent Airport operates in the Asia/Qyzylorda time zone, which is UTC+6.
What is the nearest airport to CIT?
The nearest airport to Shymkent Airport (CIT) is Tashkent International Airport (TAS) in Tashkent, about 124 km away.
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