Almaty
Almaty, Kazakhstan · 2233ft elevation
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43.35000°N, 77.03330°E
4,997 departure operations recorded
Weather
Pilots report various weather-related threats during departure, including cold weather, low visibility, and contaminated runways. Thunderstorms and moderate to heavy turbulence are also noted, along with concerns about windshear and strong tailwinds.
Environment
Common threats in the environment category include high minimum safe altitude (MSA) and terrain challenges, as well as high grid minimum obstacle clearance altitude (MORA) beyond 25 nautical miles. The presence of birds on the departure path and high elevation airport conditions that affect aircraft performance are also reported.
Ground Movement
Pilots highlight issues related to ground movement, particularly hotspots and poor taxiway surfaces. Slippery taxiways and active runway crossings are additional concerns.
Runway
Threats related to the runway include poor runway surfaces and instances of runway closures.
Air Traffic Management
Pilots report challenges with air traffic management, including different English accents, late runway changes, and last-minute revised clearances.
Departure Procedure
There are reports of special engine-out procedures that pose challenges during departures.
Weather
During arrival, pilots frequently encounter cold weather, contaminated runways, and low visibility. Thunderstorms and strong tailwinds are also significant concerns, along with gusty winds.
Air Traffic Management
Pilots report issues with air traffic management, particularly tight radar vectors and shortcuts, as well as variations in English accents and local language phraseology.
Environment
Common environmental threats during arrival include high MSA and terrain challenges, along with high grid MORA beyond 25 nautical miles. Birds on the approach path and high elevation airport conditions affecting true airspeed and rate of descent are also noted.
Arrival/Approach Procedure
Pilots report altitude constraints that keep aircraft high on the approach profile, as well as discrepancies between the PAPI and glide slope.
Runway
Threats related to the runway during arrival include poor runway surfaces and the need for backtracking.
Ground Movement
Pilots note issues with ground movement, including work in progress on taxiways or aprons, hotspots, and active runway crossings.
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