Oskemen International Airport (IATA: UKK, ICAO: UASK) serves Ust-Kamenogorsk, the capital of East Kazakhstan Region and a major industrial and metallurgical center. The airport provides scheduled domestic and limited international connections, linking the region to Almaty, Astana, and select destinations in Russia. The airport plays an important role in supporting the region's significant mining, metallurgy, and energy industries, facilitating business travel and cargo operations. Its location in eastern Kazakhstan near the borders with Russia and China gives it strategic regional importance. Oskemen International Airport has undergone modernization efforts in recent years to improve passenger facilities and handling capacity, reflecting Kazakhstan's broader investment in regional aviation infrastructure.