# ABA — Abakan International Airport

> Machine-readable reference for ABA. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes.

Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/aba
HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/aba
Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/aba.md
JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/ABA.json (includes live arrivals + weather)
Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml
Last refreshed: 2026-06-18T08:21:03.198+00:00

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## Identity

- Name: Abakan International Airport
- IATA: ABA
- ICAO: UNAA
- City: Abakan
- Country: RU (RU)
- Timezone: Asia/Krasnoyarsk
- Distance from city: 4 km (2.5 mi) west of Abakan
- Runways: 1
- Terminals: 1
- Annual passengers: .303M

## Overview

Welcome Abakan International Airport might just surprise you. This small, yet efficient hub operates more like a provincial rail station than a bustling international airport. Located just 4 km west of Abakan, it is compact and easy to navigate, offering a rare ease of travel and minimal crowds, especially outside the peak hours for Moscow-bound flights. At a glance With only about 303,000 passengers passing through annually, Abakan International Airport is a stark contrast to Russia's larger airports. It hosts flights primarily with Aeroflot, Angara Airlines, and NordStar, with servicings mostly to domestic destinations like Moscow, Novosibirsk, and occasionally St. Petersburg and Kaliningrad. There’s only one terminal, keeping transit simple but with limited amenities. Terminals & layout The Main Terminal of ABA embodies simplicity. It doesn’t offer the glittering array of shopping or dining you might find elsewhere but is praised for its efficient cursory processes. Security and check-in queues are typically brief, thanks to the airport's light traffic. However, once inside, seating is scarce, and power outlets hard to find. Expect minimal signage in English, as information cate…

## Terminals (1)

- **Main Terminal** — airlines: Aeroflot, Angara Airlines, NordStar
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aba/terminals/main

## Insider tips

- _Insider_: The café landside serves pastries and hot snacks, becoming a de facto meeting point before flights.
- _Time_: Abakan averages only 2 daily departures; missing one could mean a full-day delay.
- _Quiet_: Business travelers plan to work in town as the terminal lacks workspaces and power outlets.
- _Money_: Carry cash, as card outages are common and ATMs can be scarce.
- _Avoid_: Plan to eat in Abakan city first due to limited food options at the airport.
- _Local_: Taxi rides to the city are short and cost-effective, ensuring quick access to proper meals.
- _Time_: Allow additional drive time during winter for the 4 km commute from town amidst snow.
- _Local_: Scenic views from the terminal make it a spot for taking in the Khakassian landscape.

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## Live data

Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch:
- https://airport.flights/api/airport/ABA.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache)
- https://airport.flights/airport/aba/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals
- https://airport.flights/airport/aba/departures — HTML page with live departures