Kherson International Airport (UKOH)
Medium airport · Kherson, Kherson Oblast, Ukraine
Airport data
| Name | Kherson International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UKOH |
| IATA | KHE |
| Elevation | 148 ft (45 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 46°40'33" E 32°30'23" 46.67580, 32.50640 |
| Location | Kherson, Kherson Oblast, Ukraine |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 138 ft | CONC | Yes |
Kherson International Airport at a glance
Kherson International Airport is a medium airport in Kherson, Kherson Oblast, Ukraine, known to airline systems as KHE. The field elevation of 148 ft (45 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UKOH 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, 03/21, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of conc surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UKOH 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 Kherson International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Odesa International Airport | UKOO | 143 km (77 NM) |
| Dolgintsevo Air Base | UA-0047 | 155 km (84 NM) |
| Kryvyi Rih International Airport | UKDR | 161 km (87 NM) |
| Dzhankoy Air Base | UKFY | 183 km (99 NM) |
| Oktyabrskoe Air Base | UA-0010 | 195 km (105 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kherson International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 148 ft field elevation of Kherson 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 Kherson International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kherson International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kherson International Airport is UKOH, and its IATA code is KHE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kherson International Airport above sea level?
Kherson International Airport sits at an elevation of 148 feet (45 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kherson International Airport located?
The airport lies at 46.6758, 32.5064 — in Kherson, Kherson Oblast, Ukraine, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Odesa International Airport, about 143 km away.
Does UKOH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UKOH 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 Kherson International Airport?
Kherson International Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a CONC surface.