Krasnoyarsk International Airport (UNKL)
Large airport · Krasnoyarsk, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Krasnoyarsk International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UNKL |
| IATA | KJA |
| Elevation | 942 ft (287 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 56°10'33" E 92°29'9" 56.17574, 92.48579 |
| Location | Krasnoyarsk, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 12,139 ft (3700 m) | 197 ft | ASP | Yes |
Krasnoyarsk International Airport at a glance
Krasnoyarsk International Airport is a large airport in Krasnoyarsk, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia, known to airline systems as KJA. The field elevation of 942 ft (287 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UNKL 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, 11/29, offers 12,139 ft (3700 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UNKL 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 Krasnoyarsk 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 Cheremshanka Airport | UNKM | 4 km (2 NM) |
| Achinsk Airport | UNKS | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Kansk Air Base | XNKG | 197 km (106 NM) |
| Yeniseysk Airport | UNII | 257 km (139 NM) |
| Abakan International Airport | UNAA | 280 km (151 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Krasnoyarsk International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 942 ft field elevation of Krasnoyarsk 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 Krasnoyarsk International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Krasnoyarsk International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Krasnoyarsk International Airport is UNKL, and its IATA code is KJA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Krasnoyarsk International Airport above sea level?
Krasnoyarsk International Airport sits at an elevation of 942 feet (287 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Krasnoyarsk International Airport located?
The airport lies at 56.1757, 92.4858 — in Krasnoyarsk, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Krasnoyarsk Cheremshanka Airport, about 4 km away.
Does UNKL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UNKL 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 Krasnoyarsk International Airport?
Krasnoyarsk International Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 12,139 ft (3700 m) with a ASP surface.