Krasnoyarsk Cheremshanka Airport (UNKM)
Medium airport · Krasnoyarsk, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Krasnoyarsk Cheremshanka Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UNKM |
| IATA | KCY |
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 56°10'39" E 92°32'45" 56.17758, 92.54588 |
| Location | Krasnoyarsk, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 5,905 ft (1800 m) | 115 ft | CON | Yes |
Krasnoyarsk Cheremshanka Airport at a glance
Krasnoyarsk Cheremshanka Airport is a medium airport in Krasnoyarsk, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia, known to airline systems as KCY. The field elevation of 833 ft (254 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UNKM 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 5,905 ft (1800 m) of con 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 UNKM 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 Cheremshanka 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 | 4 km (2 NM) |
| Achinsk Airport | UNKS | 122 km (66 NM) |
| Kansk Air Base | XNKG | 193 km (104 NM) |
| Yeniseysk Airport | UNII | 257 km (139 NM) |
| Abakan International Airport | UNAA | 281 km (152 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Krasnoyarsk Cheremshanka Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 833 ft field elevation of Krasnoyarsk Cheremshanka 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 Cheremshanka Airport
What is the ICAO code of Krasnoyarsk Cheremshanka Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Krasnoyarsk Cheremshanka Airport is UNKM, and its IATA code is KCY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Krasnoyarsk Cheremshanka Airport above sea level?
Krasnoyarsk Cheremshanka Airport sits at an elevation of 833 feet (254 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 Cheremshanka Airport located?
The airport lies at 56.1776, 92.5459 — in Krasnoyarsk, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Krasnoyarsk International Airport, about 4 km away.
Does UNKM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UNKM 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 Cheremshanka Airport?
Krasnoyarsk Cheremshanka Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 5,905 ft (1800 m) with a CON surface.