Hazrat Sultan International Airport

UAIT / HSA

Turkıstan, KZ

Last Updated
Jul 4, 05:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 29 min ago
05:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
10 kt
150°
10+ km
Visibility
4,600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1008 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR UAIT 040530Z 15005MPS 9999 VCTS BKN046CB 20/15 Q1008 RETS NOSIG RMK QFE730/0973

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 951 ft
BKN 4,600 ft AGL (CB)
☁️
BKN (CB)
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,551 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Hazrat Sultan International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 4,600 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southeast (150°) at 10 knots. Runway 23 is favored with a 2-knot headwind and 10-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 4600 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 4,600 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 20°C (68°F) with a dewpoint of 15°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Thunderstorm Rain, Light Thunderstorm Rain. Temporary LIFR conditions are forecast with Thunderstorm Rain between 00:00Z and 06:00Z. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Light Thunderstorm Rain between 06:00Z and 13:00Z. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 13:00Z and 18:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1008 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
976 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (951 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,109 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,937 ft
ISA Deviation: +6.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF UAIT 032308Z 0400/0424 15005G10MPS 9999 SCT040CB TX30/0410Z TN20/0401Z TEMPO 0400/0406 17012G20MPS 1500 TSRA BKN011CB BECMG 0406/0407 22005G11MPS TEMPO 0406/0413 26010G17MPS 3100 -TSRA BKN015CB TEMPO 0413/0418 14005MPS TS TEMPO 0418/0424 09005MPS
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:59Z BASE
+0h
MVFR
Visibility: 10+ km
06:00Z BECMG
+1h
VFR
06:00Z TEMPO
+1h
IFR
Visibility: 3.1 km
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Light Thunderstorm Rain
13:00Z TEMPO
+8h
VFR

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AIT
05
23 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
10,827 ft 148 ft ASP
1.7 kt 9.8 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - UAIT

13,526 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
81.6%
MVFR
9.4%
IFR
4.3%
LIFR
4.7%

Hazrat Sultan International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 81.6% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -14°C to 39°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, September, October.

Temperature Range

Average: 12.3°C
Range: -14°C to 39°C
-14°C 39°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 6.9%

Best Months for VFR

July September October

Statistics computed from 13,526 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Hazrat Sultan International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: UAIT
IATA Code: HSA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 951 ft MSL

Location

City: Turkıstan
Country: KZ
Latitude: 43.313126°
Longitude: 68.549881°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 10,827 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Hazrat Sultan International Airport

Overview

Hazrat Sultan International Airport serves the city of Turkistan in Kazakhstan, situated at an elevation of 951 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport with a single runway (05/23) measuring 10,827 feet, the airport provides essential regional air connectivity for the surrounding area.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions 75.1% of the time, with moderate variability in weather patterns. Temperature ranges from -14°C to 32°C, with an average of 7.5°C, suggesting significant seasonal temperature fluctuations that pilots should anticipate. Fog occurs in 14.3% of observations, with consistently good visibility averaging 10 statute miles.

Notable Features

Located at coordinates 43.313126, 68.549881, the airport is positioned in a region with potential for diverse terrain and meteorological conditions. The comprehensive METAR data indicates a stable weather environment, with MVFR conditions present 11.9% of the time and IFR conditions occurring in 5.5% of observations.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and November represent the best VFR months for operations at Hazrat Sultan International Airport. While specific wind data appears limited in the provided statistics, pilots should conduct standard pre-flight briefings to understand current local conditions and potential approach variations.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.