Yeniseysk Airport (UNII)
Medium airport · Yeniseysk, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Yeniseysk Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UNII |
| IATA | EIE |
| Elevation | 253 ft (77 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 58°28'27" E 92°6'45" 58.47420, 92.11250 |
| Location | Yeniseysk, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 7,217 ft (2200 m) | 131 ft | CON | Yes |
Yeniseysk Airport at a glance
Yeniseysk Airport is a medium airport in Yeniseysk, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia, known to airline systems as EIE. The field elevation of 253 ft (77 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UNII 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, 17/35, offers 7,217 ft (2200 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UNII 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 Yeniseysk 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 | 217 km (117 NM) |
| Krasnoyarsk International Airport | UNKL | 257 km (139 NM) |
| Krasnoyarsk Cheremshanka Airport | UNKM | 257 km (139 NM) |
| Achinsk Airport | UNKS | 262 km (141 NM) |
| Kansk Air Base | XNKG | 337 km (182 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Yeniseysk Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 253 ft field elevation of Yeniseysk 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 Yeniseysk Airport
What is the ICAO code of Yeniseysk Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Yeniseysk Airport is UNII, and its IATA code is EIE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Yeniseysk Airport above sea level?
Yeniseysk Airport sits at an elevation of 253 feet (77 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Yeniseysk Airport located?
The airport lies at 58.4742, 92.1125 — in Yeniseysk, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Severo-Yeniseysk Airport, about 217 km away.
Does UNII publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UNII 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 Yeniseysk Airport?
Yeniseysk Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 7,217 ft (2200 m) with a CON surface.