Chokurdakh Airport (UESO)
Medium airport · Chokurdah, Sakha (Yakutia) Republic, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Chokurdakh Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UESO |
| IATA | CKH |
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 70°37'23" E 147°54'7" 70.62310, 147.90199 |
| Location | Chokurdah, Sakha (Yakutia) Republic, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 6,233 ft (1900 m) | 98 ft | CON | Yes |
Chokurdakh Airport at a glance
Chokurdakh Airport is a medium airport in Chokurdah, Sakha (Yakutia) Republic, Russia, known to airline systems as CKH. The field elevation of 151 ft (46 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UESO 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, 07/25, offers 6,233 ft (1900 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UESO 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 Chokurdakh Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Belaya Gora Airport | UESG | 239 km (129 NM) |
| Srednekolymsk Airport | UESK | 419 km (226 NM) |
| Moma Airport | UEMA | 501 km (271 NM) |
| Zyryanka Airport | UESU | 556 km (300 NM) |
| Cherskiy Airport | UESS | 558 km (301 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Chokurdakh Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 151 ft field elevation of Chokurdakh 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 Chokurdakh Airport
What is the ICAO code of Chokurdakh Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Chokurdakh Airport is UESO, and its IATA code is CKH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Chokurdakh Airport above sea level?
Chokurdakh Airport sits at an elevation of 151 feet (46 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Chokurdakh Airport located?
The airport lies at 70.6231, 147.9020 — in Chokurdah, Sakha (Yakutia) Republic, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Belaya Gora Airport, about 239 km away.
Does UESO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UESO 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 Chokurdakh Airport?
Chokurdakh Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 6,233 ft (1900 m) with a CON surface.