Pechora Airport (UUYP)
Medium airport · Pechora, Komi Republic, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Pechora Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UUYP |
| IATA | PEX |
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 65°7'16" E 57°7'51" 65.12110, 57.13080 |
| Location | Pechora, Komi Republic, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 5,905 ft (1800 m) | 131 ft | CON | Yes |
Pechora Airport at a glance
Pechora Airport is a medium airport in Pechora, Komi Republic, Russia, known to airline systems as PEX. The field elevation of 98 ft (30 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UUYP 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, 16/34, offers 5,905 ft (1800 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UUYP 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 Pechora Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Usinsk Airport | UUYS | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Vuktyl Airport | UUYK | 144 km (78 NM) |
| Izhma Airport | UUYV | 148 km (80 NM) |
| Inta Airport | UUYI | 172 km (93 NM) |
| Ust-Tsylma Airport | UUYX | 232 km (125 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Pechora Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 98 ft field elevation of Pechora 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 Pechora Airport
What is the ICAO code of Pechora Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Pechora Airport is UUYP, and its IATA code is PEX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Pechora Airport above sea level?
Pechora Airport sits at an elevation of 98 feet (30 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Pechora Airport located?
The airport lies at 65.1211, 57.1308 — in Pechora, Komi Republic, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Usinsk Airport, about 99 km away.
Does UUYP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UUYP 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 Pechora Airport?
Pechora Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 5,905 ft (1800 m) with a CON surface.