Ust-Kut Airport (UITT)
Medium airport · Ust-Kut, Irkutsk Oblast, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Ust-Kut Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UITT |
| IATA | UKX |
| Elevation | 2,188 ft (667 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 56°51'24" E 105°43'48" 56.85670, 105.73000 |
| Location | Ust-Kut, Irkutsk Oblast, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/33 | 6,561 ft (2000 m) | 147 ft | CON | Yes |
Ust-Kut Airport at a glance
Ust-Kut Airport is a medium airport in Ust-Kut, Irkutsk Oblast, Russia, known to airline systems as UKX. The field elevation of 2,188 ft (667 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UITT 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, 12/33, offers 6,561 ft (2000 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 UITT 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 Ust-Kut Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Zheleznogorsk Airport | UIBV | 107 km (58 NM) |
| Bratsk Airport | UIBB | 252 km (136 NM) |
| Vanavara Airport | UNIW | 437 km (236 NM) |
| Irkutsk Northwest Airport | UIIR | 509 km (275 NM) |
| Irkutsk International Airport | UIII | 518 km (280 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ust-Kut Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,188 ft field elevation of Ust-Kut 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 Ust-Kut Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ust-Kut Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ust-Kut Airport is UITT, and its IATA code is UKX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ust-Kut Airport above sea level?
Ust-Kut Airport sits at an elevation of 2,188 feet (667 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ust-Kut Airport located?
The airport lies at 56.8567, 105.7300 — in Ust-Kut, Irkutsk Oblast, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Zheleznogorsk Airport, about 107 km away.
Does UITT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UITT 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 Ust-Kut Airport?
Ust-Kut Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/33, measures 6,561 ft (2000 m) with a CON surface.