Simferopol International Airport (UKFF)
Large airport · Simferopol, Crimea (Autonomous Republic), Ukraine
Airport data
| Name | Simferopol International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UKFF |
| IATA | SIP |
| Elevation | 639 ft (195 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 45°3'8" E 33°58'30" 45.05220, 33.97510 |
| Location | Simferopol, Crimea (Autonomous Republic), Ukraine |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | — | — | UNK | No |
| 01L/19R | 12,142 ft (3701 m) | 197 ft | CON | Yes |
Simferopol International Airport at a glance
Simferopol International Airport is a large airport in Simferopol, Crimea (Autonomous Republic), Ukraine, known to airline systems as SIP. The field elevation of 639 ft (195 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UKFF 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 — 01L/19R — offers 12,142 ft (3701 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01L points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UKFF 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 Simferopol International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gvardeyskoye (Hvardiiske) Air Base | UKFG | 7 km (4 NM) |
| Saky Air Base | UKFI | 30 km (16 NM) |
| Oktyabrskoe Air Base | UA-0010 | 31 km (17 NM) |
| Kacha Air Base | UKKA | 44 km (24 NM) |
| Sevastopol International Airport / Belbek Air Base | UKFB | 51 km (28 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Simferopol International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 639 ft field elevation of Simferopol 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 Simferopol International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Simferopol International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Simferopol International Airport is UKFF, and its IATA code is SIP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Simferopol International Airport above sea level?
Simferopol International Airport sits at an elevation of 639 feet (195 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Simferopol International Airport located?
The airport lies at 45.0522, 33.9751 — in Simferopol, Crimea (Autonomous Republic), Ukraine, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Gvardeyskoye (Hvardiiske) Air Base, about 7 km away.
Does UKFF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UKFF 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 Simferopol International Airport?
Simferopol International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 01L/19R, measures 12,142 ft (3701 m) with a CON surface.