Moma Airport (UEMA)
Medium airport · Khonuu, Sakha (Yakutia) Republic, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Moma Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UEMA |
| IATA | MQJ |
| Elevation | 656 ft (200 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 66°27'3" E 143°15'42" 66.45086, 143.26155 |
| Location | Khonuu, Sakha (Yakutia) Republic, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 5,906 ft (1800 m) | 98 ft | — | No |
Moma Airport at a glance
Moma Airport is a medium airport in Khonuu, Sakha (Yakutia) Republic, Russia, known to airline systems as MQJ. The field elevation of 656 ft (200 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UEMA are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 16/34, offers 5,906 ft (1800 m), without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UEMA shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Moma Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ust-Nera Airport | UEMT | 211 km (114 NM) |
| Belaya Gora Airport | UESG | 266 km (144 NM) |
| Zyryanka Airport | UESU | 352 km (190 NM) |
| Srednekolymsk Airport | UESK | 469 km (253 NM) |
| Chokurdakh Airport | UESO | 501 km (271 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Moma Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 656 ft field elevation of Moma Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 255 airports and airfields we list for Russia — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Moma Airport
What is the ICAO code of Moma Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Moma Airport is UEMA, and its IATA code is MQJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Moma Airport above sea level?
Moma Airport sits at an elevation of 656 feet (200 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Moma Airport located?
The airport lies at 66.4509, 143.2616 — in Khonuu, Sakha (Yakutia) Republic, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ust-Nera Airport, about 211 km away.
Does UEMA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UEMA appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Moma Airport?
Moma Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 5,906 ft (1800 m).