Kotlas Airport (ULKK)
Medium airport · Kotlas, Arkhangelsk Oblast, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Kotlas Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ULKK |
| IATA | KSZ |
| Elevation | 184 ft (56 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 61°14'9" E 46°41'51" 61.23580, 46.69750 |
| Location | Kotlas, Arkhangelsk Oblast, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 4,757 ft (1450 m) | — | ASP | No |
Kotlas Airport at a glance
Kotlas Airport is a medium airport in Kotlas, Arkhangelsk Oblast, Russia, known to airline systems as KSZ. The field elevation of 184 ft (56 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ULKK 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, 13/31, offers 4,757 ft (1450 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ULKK 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 Kotlas Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Velikiy Ustyug Airport | ULWU | 55 km (30 NM) |
| Syktyvkar Airport | UUYY | 225 km (122 NM) |
| Pobedilovo Airport | USKK | 338 km (183 NM) |
| Vologda Airport | ULWW | 431 km (233 NM) |
| Ukhta Airport | UUYH | 448 km (242 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kotlas Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 184 ft field elevation of Kotlas 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 255 airports and airfields we list for Russia — 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 Kotlas Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kotlas Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kotlas Airport is ULKK, and its IATA code is KSZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kotlas Airport above sea level?
Kotlas Airport sits at an elevation of 184 feet (56 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kotlas Airport located?
The airport lies at 61.2358, 46.6975 — in Kotlas, Arkhangelsk Oblast, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Velikiy Ustyug Airport, about 55 km away.
Does ULKK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ULKK 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 Kotlas Airport?
Kotlas Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 4,757 ft (1450 m) with a ASP surface.