Dikson Airport (UODD)
Medium airport · Dikson, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Dikson Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UODD |
| IATA | DKS |
| Elevation | 47 ft (14 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 73°31'4" E 80°22'47" 73.51781, 80.37967 |
| Location | Dikson, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 4,920 ft (1500 m) | 66 ft | CON | Yes |
Dikson Airport at a glance
Dikson Airport is a medium airport in Dikson, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia, known to airline systems as DKS. The field elevation of 47 ft (14 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UODD 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, 05/23, offers 4,920 ft (1500 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 UODD 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 Dikson Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sabetta International Airport | USDA | 379 km (205 NM) |
| Dudinka Airport | UROD | 503 km (272 NM) |
| Alykel International Airport | UOOO | 528 km (285 NM) |
| Bovanenkovo Airport | USDB | 546 km (295 NM) |
| Yamburg Airport | USMQ | 644 km (348 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Dikson Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 47 ft field elevation of Dikson 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 Dikson Airport
What is the ICAO code of Dikson Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Dikson Airport is UODD, and its IATA code is DKS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Dikson Airport above sea level?
Dikson Airport sits at an elevation of 47 feet (14 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Dikson Airport located?
The airport lies at 73.5178, 80.3797 — in Dikson, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sabetta International Airport, about 379 km away.
Does UODD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UODD 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 Dikson Airport?
Dikson Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 4,920 ft (1500 m) with a CON surface.