Kyzyl Airport (UNKY)
Medium airport · Kyzyl, Tuva Republic, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Kyzyl Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UNKY |
| IATA | KYZ |
| Elevation | 2,123 ft (647 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 51°40'10" E 94°24'2" 51.66940, 94.40060 |
| Location | Kyzyl, Tuva Republic, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 8,858 ft (2700 m) | 131 ft | CON | Yes |
Kyzyl Airport at a glance
Kyzyl Airport is a medium airport in Kyzyl, Tuva Republic, Russia, known to airline systems as KYZ. The field elevation of 2,123 ft (647 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UNKY 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, 05/23, offers 8,858 ft (2700 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UNKY 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 Kyzyl Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ulaangom Airport | ZMUG | 248 km (134 NM) |
| Abakan International Airport | UNAA | 307 km (166 NM) |
| Ölgii Mongolei International Airport | ZMUL | 435 km (235 NM) |
| Khovd Airport | ZMKD | 458 km (247 NM) |
| Mörön Airport | ZMMN | 459 km (248 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kyzyl Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,123 ft field elevation of Kyzyl 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 Kyzyl Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kyzyl Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kyzyl Airport is UNKY, and its IATA code is KYZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kyzyl Airport above sea level?
Kyzyl Airport sits at an elevation of 2,123 feet (647 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kyzyl Airport located?
The airport lies at 51.6694, 94.4006 — in Kyzyl, Tuva Republic, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ulaangom Airport, about 248 km away.
Does UNKY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UNKY 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 Kyzyl Airport?
Kyzyl Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 8,858 ft (2700 m) with a CON surface.