Severo-Yeniseysk Airport (UNIS)
Medium airport · Severo-Yeniseysk, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Severo-Yeniseysk Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UNIS |
| IATA | VEO |
| Elevation | 1,706 ft (520 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 60°22'24" E 93°0'42" 60.37330, 93.01170 |
| Location | Severo-Yeniseysk, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 4,920 ft (1500 m) | 66 ft | CON | Yes |
Severo-Yeniseysk Airport at a glance
Severo-Yeniseysk Airport is a medium airport in Severo-Yeniseysk, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia, known to airline systems as VEO. The field elevation of 1,706 ft (520 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UNIS 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, 03/21, offers 4,920 ft (1500 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UNIS 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 Severo-Yeniseysk Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Podkamennaya Tunguska Airport | UNIP | 212 km (114 NM) |
| Yeniseysk Airport | UNII | 217 km (117 NM) |
| Baykit Airport | UNIB | 231 km (125 NM) |
| Krasnoyarsk Cheremshanka Airport | UNKM | 467 km (252 NM) |
| Krasnoyarsk International Airport | UNKL | 468 km (253 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Severo-Yeniseysk Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,706 ft field elevation of Severo-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 Severo-Yeniseysk Airport
What is the ICAO code of Severo-Yeniseysk Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Severo-Yeniseysk Airport is UNIS, and its IATA code is VEO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Severo-Yeniseysk Airport above sea level?
Severo-Yeniseysk Airport sits at an elevation of 1,706 feet (520 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Severo-Yeniseysk Airport located?
The airport lies at 60.3733, 93.0117 — in Severo-Yeniseysk, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Podkamennaya Tunguska Airport, about 212 km away.
Does UNIS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UNIS 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 Severo-Yeniseysk Airport?
Severo-Yeniseysk Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 4,920 ft (1500 m) with a CON surface.