Odesa International Airport (UKOO)
Large airport · Odesa, Odessa Oblast, Ukraine
Airport data
| Name | Odesa International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UKOO |
| IATA | ODS |
| Elevation | 172 ft (52 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 46°25'38" E 30°40'22" 46.42720, 30.67265 |
| Location | Odesa, Odessa Oblast, Ukraine |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 1,815 ft (553 m) | 197 ft | GRS | No |
| 16/34 | 9,186 ft (2800 m) | 148 ft | PEM | Yes |
Odesa International Airport at a glance
Odesa International Airport is a large airport in Odesa, Odessa Oblast, Ukraine, known to airline systems as ODS. The field elevation of 172 ft (52 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UKOO are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 16/34 — offers 9,186 ft (2800 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UKOO 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 Odesa International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tiraspol Airfield | LUTR | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Kherson International Airport | UKOH | 143 km (77 NM) |
| Chişinău International Airport | LUKK | 144 km (78 NM) |
| Zhovtneve Air Base | UKOD | 178 km (96 NM) |
| Cahul International Airport | LUCH | 197 km (106 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Odesa International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 172 ft field elevation of Odesa 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 Odesa International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Odesa International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Odesa International Airport is UKOO, and its IATA code is ODS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Odesa International Airport above sea level?
Odesa International Airport sits at an elevation of 172 feet (52 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Odesa International Airport located?
The airport lies at 46.4272, 30.6726 — in Odesa, Odessa Oblast, Ukraine, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tiraspol Airfield, about 96 km away.
Does UKOO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UKOO 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 Odesa International Airport?
Odesa International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 16/34, measures 9,186 ft (2800 m) with a PEM surface.