Abakan International Airport (UNAA)
Large airport · Abakan, Republic of Khakassia, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Abakan International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UNAA |
| IATA | ABA |
| Elevation | 831 ft (253 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 53°44'24" E 91°23'6" 53.74000, 91.38500 |
| Location | Abakan, Republic of Khakassia, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 10,663 ft (3250 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Abakan International Airport at a glance
Abakan International Airport is a large airport in Abakan, Republic of Khakassia, Russia, known to airline systems as ABA. The field elevation of 831 ft (253 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UNAA 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, 02/20, offers 10,663 ft (3250 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UNAA 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 Abakan International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Krasnoyarsk International Airport | UNKL | 280 km (151 NM) |
| Krasnoyarsk Cheremshanka Airport | UNKM | 281 km (152 NM) |
| Achinsk Airport | UNKS | 286 km (154 NM) |
| Spichenkovo Airport | UNWW | 296 km (160 NM) |
| Kyzyl Airport | UNKY | 307 km (166 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Abakan International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 831 ft field elevation of Abakan 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 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 Abakan International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Abakan International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Abakan International Airport is UNAA, and its IATA code is ABA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Abakan International Airport above sea level?
Abakan International Airport sits at an elevation of 831 feet (253 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Abakan International Airport located?
The airport lies at 53.7400, 91.3850 — in Abakan, Republic of Khakassia, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Krasnoyarsk International Airport, about 280 km away.
Does UNAA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UNAA 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 Abakan International Airport?
Abakan International Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 10,663 ft (3250 m) with a ASP surface.