Pevek Airport (UHMP)
Medium airport · Apapelgino, Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Pevek Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UHMP |
| IATA | PWE |
| Elevation | 11 ft (3 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 69°46'60" E 170°35'49" 69.78330, 170.59700 |
| Location | Apapelgino, Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 138 ft | CON | Yes |
Pevek Airport at a glance
Pevek Airport is a medium airport in Apapelgino, Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Russia, known to airline systems as PWE. The field elevation of 11 ft (3 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UHMP 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, 17/35, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UHMP 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 Pevek 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 | 280 km (151 NM) |
| Cherskiy Airport | UESS | 382 km (206 NM) |
| Ugolny Yuri Ryktheu Airport | UHMA | 639 km (345 NM) |
| Srednekolymsk Airport | UESK | 727 km (393 NM) |
| Chokurdakh Airport | UESO | 855 km (462 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Pevek Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 11 ft field elevation of Pevek 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 Pevek Airport
What is the ICAO code of Pevek Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Pevek Airport is UHMP, and its IATA code is PWE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Pevek Airport above sea level?
Pevek Airport sits at an elevation of 11 feet (3 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Pevek Airport located?
The airport lies at 69.7833, 170.5970 — in Apapelgino, Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Keperveem Airport, about 280 km away.
Does UHMP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UHMP 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 Pevek Airport?
Pevek Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a CON surface.