Keperveem Airport (UHMK)
Medium airport · Keperveem, Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Keperveem Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UHMK |
| IATA | KPW |
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 67°50'42" E 166°8'24" 67.84500, 166.14000 |
| Location | Keperveem, Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 11,482 ft (3500 m) | 197 ft | CON | Yes |
Keperveem Airport at a glance
Keperveem Airport is a medium airport in Keperveem, Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Russia, known to airline systems as KPW. The field elevation of 623 ft (190 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UHMK 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, 09/27, offers 11,482 ft (3500 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UHMK 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 Keperveem Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cherskiy Airport | UESS | 221 km (119 NM) |
| Pevek Airport | UHMP | 280 km (151 NM) |
| Srednekolymsk Airport | UESK | 525 km (284 NM) |
| Ugolny Yuri Ryktheu Airport | UHMA | 622 km (336 NM) |
| Zyryanka Airport | UESU | 705 km (381 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Keperveem Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 623 ft field elevation of Keperveem 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 Keperveem Airport
What is the ICAO code of Keperveem Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Keperveem Airport is UHMK, and its IATA code is KPW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Keperveem Airport above sea level?
Keperveem Airport sits at an elevation of 623 feet (190 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Keperveem Airport located?
The airport lies at 67.8450, 166.1400 — in Keperveem, Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Cherskiy Airport, about 221 km away.
Does UHMK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UHMK 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 Keperveem Airport?
Keperveem Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 11,482 ft (3500 m) with a CON surface.