Mariupol International Airport (UKCM)
Medium airport · Mariupol, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine
Airport data
| Name | Mariupol International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UKCM |
| IATA | MPW |
| Elevation | 251 ft (77 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 47°4'34" E 37°26'59" 47.07610, 37.44960 |
| Location | Mariupol, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 8,431 ft (2570 m) | 164 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 11/29 | 4,624 ft (1409 m) | 280 ft | GRE | No |
Mariupol International Airport at a glance
Mariupol International Airport is a medium airport in Mariupol, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine, known to airline systems as MPW. The field elevation of 251 ft (77 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UKCM are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 02/20 — offers 8,431 ft (2570 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UKCM 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 Mariupol International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Berdyansk Airport | UKDB | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Yeysk Airport | URKE | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Taganrog Yuzhny Airport | URRT | 107 km (58 NM) |
| Taganrog Tsentralny Air Base | RU-0211 | 107 km (58 NM) |
| Melitopol Air Base | UKDM | 164 km (89 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mariupol International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 251 ft field elevation of Mariupol 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 32 airports and airfields we list for Ukraine — 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 Mariupol International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mariupol International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mariupol International Airport is UKCM, and its IATA code is MPW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mariupol International Airport above sea level?
Mariupol International Airport sits at an elevation of 251 feet (77 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mariupol International Airport located?
The airport lies at 47.0761, 37.4496 — in Mariupol, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Berdyansk Airport, about 60 km away.
Does UKCM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UKCM 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 Mariupol International Airport?
Mariupol International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 02/20, measures 8,431 ft (2570 m) with a ASP surface.