Atyrau International Airport (IATA: GUW, ICAO: UATG) serves the city of Atyrau in western Kazakhstan, situated near the Ural River on the border of Europe and Asia. It is a key aviation hub for the region's substantial oil and gas industry, connecting the Caspian energy sector to domestic and international destinations. The airport handles both commercial passenger traffic and significant charter operations linked to the major oilfields in the area, including the Tengiz and Kashagan fields. Its passenger volumes are heavily influenced by the workforce demands of international energy companies operating in the region. Atyrau Airport has undergone modernization efforts to improve capacity and service quality in line with the growth of Kazakhstan's energy sector. It operates flights to several major cities including Almaty, Astana, and select international destinations.