Dnipro International Airport (UKDD)
Medium airport · Dnipro, Dnipropetrovsk (Sicheslav) Oblast, Ukraine
Airport data
| Name | Dnipro International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UKDD |
| IATA | DNK |
| Elevation | 481 ft (147 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°21'26" E 35°6'2" 48.35720, 35.10060 |
| Location | Dnipro, Dnipropetrovsk (Sicheslav) Oblast, Ukraine |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 9,320 ft (2841 m) | 144 ft | CON | Yes |
Dnipro International Airport at a glance
Dnipro International Airport is a medium airport in Dnipro, Dnipropetrovsk (Sicheslav) Oblast, Ukraine, known to airline systems as DNK. The field elevation of 481 ft (147 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UKDD 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, 09/27, offers 9,320 ft (2841 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UKDD 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 Dnipro International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Zaporizhzhia International Airport | UKDE | 57 km (31 NM) |
| Dolgintsevo Air Base | UA-0047 | 128 km (69 NM) |
| Kryvyi Rih International Airport | UKDR | 144 km (78 NM) |
| Melitopol Air Base | UKDM | 165 km (89 NM) |
| Kharkiv International Airport | UKHH | 195 km (105 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Dnipro International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 481 ft field elevation of Dnipro 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 Dnipro International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Dnipro International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Dnipro International Airport is UKDD, and its IATA code is DNK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Dnipro International Airport above sea level?
Dnipro International Airport sits at an elevation of 481 feet (147 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Dnipro International Airport located?
The airport lies at 48.3572, 35.1006 — in Dnipro, Dnipropetrovsk (Sicheslav) Oblast, Ukraine, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Zaporizhzhia International Airport, about 57 km away.
Does UKDD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UKDD 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 Dnipro International Airport?
Dnipro International Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 9,320 ft (2841 m) with a CON surface.