Kogalym International Airport (USRK)
Medium airport · Kogalym, Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Kogalym International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | USRK |
| IATA | KGP |
| Elevation | 220 ft (67 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 62°11'25" E 74°32'2" 62.19040, 74.53380 |
| Location | Kogalym, Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 8,225 ft (2507 m) | 138 ft | CON | Yes |
Kogalym International Airport at a glance
Kogalym International Airport is a medium airport in Kogalym, Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug, Russia, known to airline systems as KGP. The field elevation of 220 ft (67 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at USRK 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, 17/35, offers 8,225 ft (2507 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for USRK 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 Kogalym International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Surgut International Airport | USRR | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Noyabrsk Airport | USRO | 117 km (63 NM) |
| Nefteyugansk Airport | USRN | 156 km (84 NM) |
| Nizhnevartovsk Airport | USNN | 172 km (93 NM) |
| Strezhevoy Airport | UNSS | 234 km (126 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kogalym International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 220 ft field elevation of Kogalym 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 Kogalym International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kogalym International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kogalym International Airport is USRK, and its IATA code is KGP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kogalym International Airport above sea level?
Kogalym International Airport sits at an elevation of 220 feet (67 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kogalym International Airport located?
The airport lies at 62.1904, 74.5338 — in Kogalym, Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Surgut International Airport, about 112 km away.
Does USRK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for USRK 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 Kogalym International Airport?
Kogalym International Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 8,225 ft (2507 m) with a CON surface.