Izhevsk Airport (USII)
Medium airport · Izhevsk, Udmurt Republic, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Izhevsk Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | USII |
| IATA | IJK |
| Elevation | 531 ft (162 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 56°50'4" E 53°27'44" 56.83452, 53.46217 |
| Location | Izhevsk, Udmurt Republic, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 142 ft | CON | No |
Izhevsk Airport at a glance
Izhevsk Airport is a medium airport in Izhevsk, Udmurt Republic, Russia, known to airline systems as IJK. The field elevation of 531 ft (162 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at USII 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 8,202 ft (2500 m) of con surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for USII 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 Izhevsk Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Begishevo Airport | UWKE | 165 km (89 NM) |
| Perm International Airport | USPP | 195 km (105 NM) |
| Bugulma Airport | UWKB | 247 km (133 NM) |
| Borisoglebskoye Airport | UWKG | 288 km (156 NM) |
| Kazan International Airport | UWKD | 292 km (158 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Izhevsk Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 531 ft field elevation of Izhevsk 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 Izhevsk Airport
What is the ICAO code of Izhevsk Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Izhevsk Airport is USII, and its IATA code is IJK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Izhevsk Airport above sea level?
Izhevsk Airport sits at an elevation of 531 feet (162 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Izhevsk Airport located?
The airport lies at 56.8345, 53.4622 — in Izhevsk, Udmurt Republic, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Begishevo Airport, about 165 km away.
Does USII publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for USII 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 Izhevsk Airport?
Izhevsk Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a CON surface.