Baykit Airport (UNIB)
Medium airport · Baykit, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Baykit Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UNIB |
| IATA | BKA |
| Elevation | 853 ft (260 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 61°40'36" E 96°21'18" 61.67670, 96.35500 |
| Location | Baykit, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/29 | 3,581 ft (1091 m) | 92 ft | CON | No |
Baykit Airport at a glance
Baykit Airport is a medium airport in Baykit, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia, known to airline systems as BKA. The field elevation of 853 ft (260 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UNIB 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, 07/29, offers 3,581 ft (1091 m) of con surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UNIB 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 Baykit Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Severo-Yeniseysk Airport | UNIS | 231 km (125 NM) |
| Podkamennaya Tunguska Airport | UNIP | 336 km (181 NM) |
| Vanavara Airport | UNIW | 353 km (191 NM) |
| Yeniseysk Airport | UNII | 427 km (231 NM) |
| Kansk Air Base | XNKG | 619 km (334 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Baykit Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 853 ft field elevation of Baykit 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 Baykit Airport
What is the ICAO code of Baykit Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Baykit Airport is UNIB, and its IATA code is BKA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Baykit Airport above sea level?
Baykit Airport sits at an elevation of 853 feet (260 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Baykit Airport located?
The airport lies at 61.6767, 96.3550 — in Baykit, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Severo-Yeniseysk Airport, about 231 km away.
Does UNIB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UNIB 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 Baykit Airport?
Baykit Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/29, measures 3,581 ft (1091 m) with a CON surface.