Ukhta Airport (UUYH)
Medium airport · Ukhta, Komi Republic, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Ukhta Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UUYH |
| IATA | UCT |
| Elevation | 482 ft (147 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 63°34'1" E 53°48'17" 63.56690, 53.80470 |
| Location | Ukhta, Komi Republic, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 8,691 ft (2649 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Ukhta Airport at a glance
Ukhta Airport is a medium airport in Ukhta, Komi Republic, Russia, known to airline systems as UCT. The field elevation of 482 ft (147 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UUYH 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, 18/36, offers 8,691 ft (2649 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UUYH 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 Ukhta Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Izhma Airport | UUYV | 163 km (88 NM) |
| Vuktyl Airport | UUYK | 174 km (94 NM) |
| Ust-Tsylma Airport | UUYX | 222 km (120 NM) |
| Pechora Airport | UUYP | 236 km (127 NM) |
| Syktyvkar Airport | UUYY | 262 km (141 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ukhta Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 482 ft field elevation of Ukhta 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 Ukhta Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ukhta Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ukhta Airport is UUYH, and its IATA code is UCT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ukhta Airport above sea level?
Ukhta Airport sits at an elevation of 482 feet (147 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ukhta Airport located?
The airport lies at 63.5669, 53.8047 — in Ukhta, Komi Republic, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Izhma Airport, about 163 km away.
Does UUYH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UUYH 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 Ukhta Airport?
Ukhta Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 8,691 ft (2649 m) with a CON surface.