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Gateway to the world's first and busiest cosmodrome.
Location
Baikonur, Kazakhstan
Baikonur Krayniy International Airport (IATA: BXY, ICAO: UAOL) is a military and civilian airport located in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, serving the Baikonur Cosmodrome region. The airport supports both scheduled passenger flights and operations related to the Russian space program, which has historically launched missions from the nearby Baikonur Cosmodrome.
The airport primarily handles flights to and from Russian cities, particularly Moscow, serving cosmonauts, space industry personnel, and government officials. Access to the Baikonur area is tightly controlled due to the leased status of the cosmodrome, which Russia operates under a long-term agreement with Kazakhstan.
Terminals
The airport has a small terminal facility suited to its limited scheduled and charter traffic volume.
Getting to & from
Ground transport into the city of Baikonur is limited and primarily consists of taxis and vehicles organized by the space industry or government entities.
Airlines here
Ural Airlines and other Russian carriers have operated routes connecting Baikonur to Moscow and other Russian cities.
Notable facts
- ›Serves the Baikonur Cosmodrome, the world's first and largest operational space launch facility.
- ›The Baikonur region is leased by Russia from Kazakhstan for approximately $115 million per year.
- ›Access to Baikonur city and the airport area is restricted and requires special permits.
- ›The airport handles a mix of military, government, and limited commercial traffic.
- ›Baikonur Cosmodrome was the launch site for Sputnik (1957) and Yuri Gagarin's historic spaceflight (1961).
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
