Gateway to Semey in eastern Kazakhstan.
Location
Semey, Kazakhstan
Semei International Airport (IATA: PLX, ICAO: UASS) serves the city of Semey, formerly known as Semipalatinsk, located in eastern Kazakhstan near the Irtysh River. It is one of the regional airports operated under Kazakhstan's civil aviation network, connecting the city to the national capital and other domestic destinations.
The airport handles a modest volume of passenger traffic, primarily serving domestic routes to Almaty and Nur-Sultan (Astana), with limited international connectivity. It plays an important role in linking Semey, a city of significant historical and industrial importance, to the rest of Kazakhstan.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and limited international traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and the city center is available via taxi and private vehicle, with the airport located a short distance from Semey.
Airlines here
Air Astana and SCAT Airlines are among the carriers that have operated scheduled services through Semei International Airport.
Notable facts
- ›Semey was formerly known as Semipalatinsk and was renamed in 2007.
- ›The city of Semey is historically associated with the Soviet nuclear test site known as the Semipalatinsk Test Site.
- ›The airport serves as a key transport hub for the East Kazakhstan region.
- ›Domestic routes to Almaty and Astana are among the primary services offered.
- ›The airport's ICAO code UASS reflects its location within the Kazakh airspace designation zone.
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