Uktus Airport (USSK)
Medium airport · Yekaterinburg, Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Uktus Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | USSK |
| Elevation | 643 ft (196 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 56°42'6" E 60°47'24" 56.70170, 60.79000 |
| Location | Yekaterinburg, Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 5,905 ft (1800 m) | 124 ft | CON | Yes |
Uktus Airport at a glance
Uktus Airport is a medium airport in Yekaterinburg, Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia. The field elevation of 643 ft (196 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at USSK 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 5,905 ft (1800 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 USSK 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 Uktus Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Koltsovo Airport | USSS | 5 km (3 NM) |
| Kamensk-Uralskiy Air Base | RU-1071 | 79 km (43 NM) |
| Kurchatov Chelyabinsk International Airport | USCC | 162 km (87 NM) |
| Uprun Air Base | USCU | 261 km (141 NM) |
| Roshchino International Airport | USTR | 280 km (151 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Uktus Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 643 ft field elevation of Uktus 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 Uktus Airport
What is the ICAO code of Uktus Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Uktus Airport is USSK, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Uktus Airport above sea level?
Uktus Airport sits at an elevation of 643 feet (196 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Uktus Airport located?
The airport lies at 56.7017, 60.7900 — in Yekaterinburg, Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Koltsovo Airport, about 5 km away.
Does USSK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for USSK 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 Uktus Airport?
Uktus Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 5,905 ft (1800 m) with a CON surface.