Kursk East Airport (UUOK)
Medium airport · Kursk, Kursk Oblast, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Kursk East Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UUOK |
| IATA | URS |
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 51°45'2" E 36°17'44" 51.75060, 36.29560 |
| Location | Kursk, Kursk Oblast, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 131 ft | CON | Yes |
Kursk East Airport at a glance
Kursk East Airport is a medium airport in Kursk, Kursk Oblast, Russia, known to airline systems as URS. The field elevation of 686 ft (209 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UUOK 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, 12/30, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UUOK 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 Kursk East Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Belgorod International Airport | UUOB | 125 km (68 NM) |
| Voronezh Baltimore Air Base | RU-8363 | 197 km (106 NM) |
| Voronezh International Airport | UUOO | 202 km (109 NM) |
| Kharkiv International Airport | UKHH | 203 km (110 NM) |
| Bryansk International Airport | UUBP | 217 km (117 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kursk East Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 686 ft field elevation of Kursk East 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 Kursk East Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kursk East Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kursk East Airport is UUOK, and its IATA code is URS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kursk East Airport above sea level?
Kursk East Airport sits at an elevation of 686 feet (209 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kursk East Airport located?
The airport lies at 51.7506, 36.2956 — in Kursk, Kursk Oblast, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Belgorod International Airport, about 125 km away.
Does UUOK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UUOK 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 Kursk East Airport?
Kursk East Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a CON surface.