Achinsk Airport (UNKS)
Medium airport · Achinsk, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Achinsk Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UNKS |
| IATA | ACS |
| Elevation | 1,033 ft (315 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 56°16'9" E 90°34'30" 56.26919, 90.57511 |
| Location | Achinsk, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 8,038 ft (2450 m) | 138 ft | CON | No |
Achinsk Airport at a glance
Achinsk Airport is a medium airport in Achinsk, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia, known to airline systems as ACS. The field elevation of 1,033 ft (315 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UNKS 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, 08/26, offers 8,038 ft (2450 m) of con surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UNKS 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 Achinsk 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 | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Krasnoyarsk Cheremshanka Airport | UNKM | 122 km (66 NM) |
| Yeniseysk Airport | UNII | 262 km (141 NM) |
| Abakan International Airport | UNAA | 286 km (154 NM) |
| Alexei Leonov Kemerovo International Airport | UNEE | 301 km (163 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Achinsk Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,033 ft field elevation of Achinsk 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 Achinsk Airport
What is the ICAO code of Achinsk Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Achinsk Airport is UNKS, and its IATA code is ACS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Achinsk Airport above sea level?
Achinsk Airport sits at an elevation of 1,033 feet (315 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Achinsk Airport located?
The airport lies at 56.2692, 90.5751 — in Achinsk, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Krasnoyarsk International Airport, about 119 km away.
Does UNKS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UNKS 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 Achinsk Airport?
Achinsk Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 8,038 ft (2450 m) with a CON surface.