Okhotsk Airport (UHOO)
Medium airport · Okhotsk, Khabarovsk Krai, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Okhotsk Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UHOO |
| IATA | OHO |
| Elevation | 45 ft (14 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 59°24'36" E 143°3'23" 59.41007, 143.05650 |
| Location | Okhotsk, Khabarovsk Krai, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 6,562 ft (2000 m) | 164 ft | CON | Yes |
Okhotsk Airport at a glance
Okhotsk Airport is a medium airport in Okhotsk, Khabarovsk Krai, Russia, known to airline systems as OHO. The field elevation of 45 ft (14 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UHOO 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, 03/21, offers 6,562 ft (2000 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UHOO 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 Okhotsk Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sokol Airport | UHMM | 434 km (234 NM) |
| Magadan-13 Airport | UHMT | 444 km (240 NM) |
| Ust-Nera Airport | UEMT | 572 km (309 NM) |
| Seymchan Airport | UHMS | 635 km (343 NM) |
| Nikolayevsk-na-Amure Airport | UHNN | 711 km (384 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Okhotsk Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 45 ft field elevation of Okhotsk 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 Okhotsk Airport
What is the ICAO code of Okhotsk Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Okhotsk Airport is UHOO, and its IATA code is OHO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Okhotsk Airport above sea level?
Okhotsk Airport sits at an elevation of 45 feet (14 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Okhotsk Airport located?
The airport lies at 59.4101, 143.0565 — in Okhotsk, Khabarovsk Krai, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sokol Airport, about 434 km away.
Does UHOO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UHOO 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 Okhotsk Airport?
Okhotsk Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 6,562 ft (2000 m) with a CON surface.