Cherskiy Airport (UESS)
Medium airport · Cherskiy, Sakha (Yakutia) Republic, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Cherskiy Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UESS |
| IATA | CYX |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 68°44'26" E 161°20'17" 68.74060, 161.33800 |
| Location | Cherskiy, Sakha (Yakutia) Republic, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 5,577 ft (1700 m) | — | ASP | No |
Cherskiy Airport at a glance
Cherskiy Airport is a medium airport in Cherskiy, Sakha (Yakutia) Republic, Russia, known to airline systems as CYX. The field elevation of 20 ft (6 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UESS 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, 13/31, offers 5,577 ft (1700 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UESS 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 Cherskiy Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Keperveem Airport | UHMK | 221 km (119 NM) |
| Srednekolymsk Airport | UESK | 345 km (186 NM) |
| Pevek Airport | UHMP | 382 km (206 NM) |
| Chokurdakh Airport | UESO | 558 km (301 NM) |
| Zyryanka Airport | UESU | 558 km (301 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Cherskiy Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 20 ft field elevation of Cherskiy 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 Cherskiy Airport
What is the ICAO code of Cherskiy Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Cherskiy Airport is UESS, and its IATA code is CYX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Cherskiy Airport above sea level?
Cherskiy Airport sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Cherskiy Airport located?
The airport lies at 68.7406, 161.3380 — in Cherskiy, Sakha (Yakutia) Republic, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Keperveem Airport, about 221 km away.
Does UESS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UESS 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 Cherskiy Airport?
Cherskiy Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 5,577 ft (1700 m) with a ASP surface.