Yeysk Airport (URKE)
Medium airport · Yeysk, Krasnodar Krai, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Yeysk Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RU-10077 |
| IATA | EIK |
| Elevation | 60 ft (18 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 46°40'48" E 38°12'36" 46.68000, 38.21000 |
| Location | Yeysk, Krasnodar Krai, Russia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 11,810 ft (3600 m) | 197 ft | CON | Yes |
Yeysk Airport at a glance
Yeysk Airport is a medium airport in Yeysk, Krasnodar Krai, Russia, known to airline systems as EIK. The field elevation of 60 ft (18 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at URKE 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 11,810 ft (3600 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for URKE 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 Yeysk Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mariupol International Airport | UKCM | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Taganrog Yuzhny Airport | URRT | 75 km (41 NM) |
| Taganrog Tsentralny Air Base | RU-0211 | 79 km (43 NM) |
| Berdyansk Airport | UKDB | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Rostov-on-Don Central Air Base | RU-0372 | 127 km (69 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Yeysk Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 60 ft field elevation of Yeysk 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 Yeysk Airport
What is the ICAO code of Yeysk Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Yeysk Airport is RU-10077, and its IATA code is EIK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Yeysk Airport above sea level?
Yeysk Airport sits at an elevation of 60 feet (18 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Yeysk Airport located?
The airport lies at 46.6800, 38.2100 — in Yeysk, Krasnodar Krai, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mariupol International Airport, about 73 km away.
Does URKE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for URKE 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 Yeysk Airport?
Yeysk Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 11,810 ft (3600 m) with a CON surface.