Alykel International Airport (UOOO)
Large airport · Norilsk, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Alykel International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UOOO |
| IATA | NSK |
| Elevation | 574 ft (175 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 69°18'29" E 87°19'33" 69.30795, 87.32591 |
| Location | Norilsk, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 11,254 ft (3430 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Alykel International Airport at a glance
Alykel International Airport is a large airport in Norilsk, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia, known to airline systems as NSK. The field elevation of 574 ft (175 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UOOO 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, 01/19, offers 11,254 ft (3430 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UOOO 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 Alykel International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dudinka Airport | UROD | 46 km (25 NM) |
| Igarka Airport | UOII | 210 km (113 NM) |
| Svetlogorsk Airport | UOIG | 278 km (150 NM) |
| Yamburg Airport | USMQ | 515 km (278 NM) |
| Dikson Airport | UODD | 528 km (285 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Alykel International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 574 ft field elevation of Alykel 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 Alykel International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Alykel International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Alykel International Airport is UOOO, and its IATA code is NSK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Alykel International Airport above sea level?
Alykel International Airport sits at an elevation of 574 feet (175 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Alykel International Airport located?
The airport lies at 69.3080, 87.3259 — in Norilsk, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Dudinka Airport, about 46 km away.
Does UOOO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UOOO 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 Alykel International Airport?
Alykel International Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 11,254 ft (3430 m) with a CON surface.