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Explore Uchkun in Kyrgyzstan

Uchkun in the region of Chüy is a place in Kyrgyzstan - some 13 mi or ( 21 km ) North-West of Bishkek , the country's capital city .

Interactive map of Uchkun

Time in Uchkun is now 04:17 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Bishkek " with a UTC offset of 6 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Fergana, Andijan, Taraz, Vasil'evka, and Taldykorgan. Since you are here already, consider visiting Fergana . We saw some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Uchkun ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


Videos

Taxi and takeoff from Manas Airport, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (FRU)

15:30 min by JonBrowneMenzies
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The taxi was a bit long and the runway a little rough, but it was a beautiful day at Manas. The Kyrgyz countryside is really breathtaking from the air! Some information about Manas Airport from Wikipe ..

Military Greetings:TSGT Kathleen Buss

0:14 min by KRQE
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Air Force Tech Sgt. Kathleen Buss stationed at Manas Transit Center, Kyrgystan, sends a holiday greeting to friends and family in New Mexico. ..


Military Greetings: SSGT Oscar Martinez

0:12 min by KRQE
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Air Force Staff Sgt. Oscar Martinez stationed at Manas Transit Center, Kyrgystan, sends a holiday greeting to friends and family in New Mexico. ..

Military Greetings:TSGT Kathleen Buss

0:14 min by kasa
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Air Force Tech Sgt. Kathleen Buss stationed at Manas Transit Center, Kyrgystan, sends a holiday greeting to friends and family in New Mexico. ..


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Interesting facts about this location

Iran Aseman Airlines Flight 6895

Iran Aseman Airlines Flight 6895, an Itek Air Boeing 737-219 Advanced, was a charter flight operated on behalf of Iran Aseman Airlines which crashed on 24 August 2008 near Manas International Airport in Kyrgyzstan while en route to Imam Khomeini International Airport, Tehran, Iran. It crashed while returning to the airport of origin after experiencing technical difficulties. Reports state that members of the crew reported "technical issues" with the plane shortly after take off.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 43.06 74.48 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Tags: 2008 in Kyrgyzstan, Accidents and incidents involving airliners, Accidents and incidents involving the Boeing 737, Aviation accidents and incidents in 2008, Aviation accidents and incidents in Iran, Aviation accidents and incidents in Kyrgyzstan

Manas International Airport

Manas International Airport (Kyrgyz: Манас эл аралык аэропорту) is the main international airport in Kyrgyzstan located 25 kilometres north-northwest of the capital Bishkek. The airport is operational 24 hours and its ILS system meets ICAO CAT II standards, which enables aircraft operations in low ceiling (30 meters) and visibility (350 meters).

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 43.06 74.48 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Tags: Airports built in the Soviet Union, Airports established in 1974, Airports in Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, Chuy Province, Soviet Air Force bases

Dordoy Bazaar

Dordoy Bazaar (Kyrgyz: Дордой Базары, Russian: Рынок Дордой; also spelled Dordoi Bazaar in English) is a large wholesale and retail market in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. It is one of Asia's greatest public market places, comparable to Bangkok's Chatuchak weekend market or Tehran's Grand Bazaar. It's been described by a Western journalist as "a modern monument to the power of raw commerce".

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 42.93 74.62 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Tags: Bazaars, Retail markets in Bishkek

Kyrgyz Academy of Sciences

Kyrgyz Academy of Sciences (official name National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan), originally part of the Soviet Academy of Sciences, was established as an independent entity by government decree in December 1993. The aims of the Academy are to carry out research in natural, engineering, and social sciences, to train scientists in all fields of knowledge, to advise the government in matters of scientific policy, and to disseminate knowledge.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 42.88 74.58 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Tags: National academies of sciences

Spartak Stadium (Kyrgyzstan)

Spartak Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 23,000. It is currently the home ground of the Kyrgyzstan national football team.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 42.88 74.60 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Tags: Athletics (track and field) venues in Kyrgyzstan, Football venues in Kyrgyzstan, Multi-purpose stadiums, National stadiums

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