Zaporizhzhia International Airport (UKDE)
Large airport · Zaporizhia, Zaporizhia Oblast, Ukraine
Airport data
| Name | Zaporizhzhia International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UKDE |
| IATA | OZH |
| Elevation | 373 ft (114 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 47°52'1" E 35°18'53" 47.86696, 35.31472 |
| Location | Zaporizhia, Zaporizhia Oblast, Ukraine |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 8,210 ft (2502 m) | 138 ft | CON | Yes |
Zaporizhzhia International Airport at a glance
Zaporizhzhia International Airport is a large airport in Zaporizhia, Zaporizhia Oblast, Ukraine, known to airline systems as OZH. The field elevation of 373 ft (114 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UKDE are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 02/20, offers 8,210 ft (2502 m) of con 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 UKDE 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 Zaporizhzhia International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dnipro International Airport | UKDD | 57 km (31 NM) |
| Melitopol Air Base | UKDM | 110 km (59 NM) |
| Dolgintsevo Air Base | UA-0047 | 133 km (72 NM) |
| Kryvyi Rih International Airport | UKDR | 158 km (85 NM) |
| Berdyansk Airport | UKDB | 160 km (86 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Zaporizhzhia International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 373 ft field elevation of Zaporizhzhia 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 Zaporizhzhia International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Zaporizhzhia International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Zaporizhzhia International Airport is UKDE, and its IATA code is OZH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Zaporizhzhia International Airport above sea level?
Zaporizhzhia International Airport sits at an elevation of 373 feet (114 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Zaporizhzhia International Airport located?
The airport lies at 47.8670, 35.3147 — in Zaporizhia, Zaporizhia Oblast, Ukraine, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Dnipro International Airport, about 57 km away.
Does UKDE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UKDE 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 Zaporizhzhia International Airport?
Zaporizhzhia International Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 8,210 ft (2502 m) with a CON surface.