Cherkasy International Airport (UKKE)
Medium airport · Cherkasy, Cherkasy Oblast, Ukraine
Airport data
| Name | Cherkasy International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UKKE |
| IATA | CKC |
| Elevation | 375 ft (114 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 49°24'56" E 31°59'43" 49.41560, 31.99530 |
| Location | Cherkasy, Cherkasy Oblast, Ukraine |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 8,180 ft (2493 m) | 138 ft | ASP | Yes |
Cherkasy International Airport at a glance
Cherkasy International Airport is a medium airport in Cherkasy, Cherkasy Oblast, Ukraine, known to airline systems as CKC. The field elevation of 375 ft (114 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UKKE 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, 15/33, offers 8,180 ft (2493 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UKKE 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 Cherkasy International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Boryspil International Airport | UKBB | 130 km (70 NM) |
| Bila Tserkva Air Base | UKBC | 148 km (80 NM) |
| Kryvyi Rih International Airport | UKDR | 177 km (96 NM) |
| Hostomel Airport | UKKM | 185 km (100 NM) |
| Nizhyn Air Base | UKRN | 186 km (100 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Cherkasy International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 375 ft field elevation of Cherkasy 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 Cherkasy International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Cherkasy International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Cherkasy International Airport is UKKE, and its IATA code is CKC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Cherkasy International Airport above sea level?
Cherkasy International Airport sits at an elevation of 375 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 Cherkasy International Airport located?
The airport lies at 49.4156, 31.9953 — in Cherkasy, Cherkasy Oblast, Ukraine, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Boryspil International Airport, about 130 km away.
Does UKKE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UKKE 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 Cherkasy International Airport?
Cherkasy International Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 8,180 ft (2493 m) with a ASP surface.