Hostomel Airport (UKKM)
Medium airport · Kiev, Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine
Airport data
| Name | Hostomel Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UKKM |
| Elevation | 517 ft (158 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 50°36'13" E 30°11'31" 50.60350, 30.19190 |
| Location | Kiev, Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 11,483 ft (3500 m) | 184 ft | CON | Yes |
Hostomel Airport at a glance
Hostomel Airport is a medium airport in Kiev, Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine. The field elevation of 517 ft (158 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UKKM 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 11,483 ft (3500 m) of con 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 UKKM 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 Hostomel 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 | 57 km (31 NM) |
| Bila Tserkva Air Base | UKBC | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Ozerne Air Base | UKKO | 114 km (62 NM) |
| Nizhyn Air Base | UKRN | 130 km (70 NM) |
| Cherkasy International Airport | UKKE | 185 km (100 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Hostomel Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 517 ft field elevation of Hostomel 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 Hostomel Airport
What is the ICAO code of Hostomel Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Hostomel Airport is UKKM, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Hostomel Airport above sea level?
Hostomel Airport sits at an elevation of 517 feet (158 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Hostomel Airport located?
The airport lies at 50.6035, 30.1919 — in Kiev, Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Boryspil International Airport, about 57 km away.
Does UKKM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UKKM 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 Hostomel Airport?
Hostomel Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 11,483 ft (3500 m) with a CON surface.