Ust-Nera Airport (UEMT)
Medium airport · Ust-Nera, Sakha (Yakutia) Republic, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Ust-Nera Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UEMT |
| IATA | USR |
| Elevation | 1,805 ft (550 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 64°33'0" E 143°6'54" 64.55000, 143.11500 |
| Location | Ust-Nera, Sakha (Yakutia) Republic, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 5,020 ft (1530 m) | — | ASP | No |
Ust-Nera Airport at a glance
Ust-Nera Airport is a medium airport in Ust-Nera, Sakha (Yakutia) Republic, Russia, known to airline systems as USR. The field elevation of 1,805 ft (550 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UEMT 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, 08/26, offers 5,020 ft (1530 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UEMT 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 Ust-Nera Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moma Airport | UEMA | 211 km (114 NM) |
| Zyryanka Airport | UESU | 387 km (209 NM) |
| Belaya Gora Airport | UESG | 466 km (252 NM) |
| Seymchan Airport | UHMS | 492 km (266 NM) |
| Okhotsk Airport | UHOO | 572 km (309 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ust-Nera Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,805 ft field elevation of Ust-Nera 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 Ust-Nera Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ust-Nera Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ust-Nera Airport is UEMT, and its IATA code is USR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ust-Nera Airport above sea level?
Ust-Nera Airport sits at an elevation of 1,805 feet (550 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ust-Nera Airport located?
The airport lies at 64.5500, 143.1150 — in Ust-Nera, Sakha (Yakutia) Republic, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Moma Airport, about 211 km away.
Does UEMT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UEMT 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 Ust-Nera Airport?
Ust-Nera Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 5,020 ft (1530 m) with a ASP surface.