Irkutsk International Airport (UIII)
Large airport · Irkutsk, Irkutsk Oblast, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Irkutsk International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UIII |
| IATA | IKT |
| Elevation | 1,675 ft (511 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 52°16'0" E 104°23'44" 52.26671, 104.39556 |
| Location | Irkutsk, Irkutsk Oblast, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 11,696 ft (3565 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Irkutsk International Airport at a glance
Irkutsk International Airport is a large airport in Irkutsk, Irkutsk Oblast, Russia, known to airline systems as IKT. The field elevation of 1,675 ft (511 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UIII 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, 12/30, offers 11,696 ft (3565 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UIII 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 Irkutsk International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Irkutsk Northwest Airport | UIIR | 18 km (10 NM) |
| Dzhida Air Base | UIID | 214 km (116 NM) |
| Baikal International Airport | UIUU | 214 km (116 NM) |
| Ulan-Ude East Airport | XIUW | 233 km (126 NM) |
| Bulgan Airport | ZMBN | 385 km (208 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Irkutsk International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,675 ft field elevation of Irkutsk International 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 Irkutsk International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Irkutsk International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Irkutsk International Airport is UIII, and its IATA code is IKT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Irkutsk International Airport above sea level?
Irkutsk International Airport sits at an elevation of 1,675 feet (511 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Irkutsk International Airport located?
The airport lies at 52.2667, 104.3956 — in Irkutsk, Irkutsk Oblast, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Irkutsk Northwest Airport, about 18 km away.
Does UIII publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UIII 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 Irkutsk International Airport?
Irkutsk International Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 11,696 ft (3565 m) with a CON surface.