Ugolny Yuri Ryktheu Airport (UHMA)
Medium airport · Anadyr, Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Ugolny Yuri Ryktheu Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UHMA |
| IATA | DYR |
| Elevation | 194 ft (59 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 64°44'6" E 177°44'28" 64.73490, 177.74100 |
| Location | Anadyr, Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 11,483 ft (3500 m) | 196 ft | CON | Yes |
Ugolny Yuri Ryktheu Airport at a glance
Ugolny Yuri Ryktheu Airport is a medium airport in Anadyr, Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Russia, known to airline systems as DYR. The field elevation of 194 ft (59 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UHMA 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, 02/20, offers 11,483 ft (3500 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UHMA 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 Ugolny Yuri Ryktheu Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Provideniya Bay Airport | UHMD | 432 km (233 NM) |
| Gambell Airport | PAGM | 519 km (280 NM) |
| Savoonga Airport | PASA | 580 km (313 NM) |
| Keperveem Airport | UHMK | 622 km (336 NM) |
| Pevek Airport | UHMP | 639 km (345 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ugolny Yuri Ryktheu Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 194 ft field elevation of Ugolny Yuri Ryktheu 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 Ugolny Yuri Ryktheu Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ugolny Yuri Ryktheu Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ugolny Yuri Ryktheu Airport is UHMA, and its IATA code is DYR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ugolny Yuri Ryktheu Airport above sea level?
Ugolny Yuri Ryktheu Airport sits at an elevation of 194 feet (59 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ugolny Yuri Ryktheu Airport located?
The airport lies at 64.7349, 177.7410 — in Anadyr, Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Provideniya Bay Airport, about 432 km away.
Does UHMA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UHMA 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 Ugolny Yuri Ryktheu Airport?
Ugolny Yuri Ryktheu Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 11,483 ft (3500 m) with a CON surface.