Usinsk Airport (UUYS)
Medium airport · Usinsk, Komi Republic, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Usinsk Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UUYS |
| IATA | USK |
| Elevation | 262 ft (80 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 66°0'17" E 57°22'2" 66.00470, 57.36720 |
| Location | Usinsk, Komi Republic, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 138 ft | CON | Yes |
Usinsk Airport at a glance
Usinsk Airport is a medium airport in Usinsk, Komi Republic, Russia, known to airline systems as USK. The field elevation of 262 ft (80 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UUYS 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, 13/31, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UUYS 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 Usinsk Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pechora Airport | UUYP | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Inta Airport | UUYI | 124 km (67 NM) |
| Izhma Airport | UUYV | 190 km (103 NM) |
| Vuktyl Airport | UUYK | 243 km (131 NM) |
| Ust-Tsylma Airport | UUYX | 244 km (132 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Usinsk Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 262 ft field elevation of Usinsk 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 Usinsk Airport
What is the ICAO code of Usinsk Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Usinsk Airport is UUYS, and its IATA code is USK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Usinsk Airport above sea level?
Usinsk Airport sits at an elevation of 262 feet (80 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Usinsk Airport located?
The airport lies at 66.0047, 57.3672 — in Usinsk, Komi Republic, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Pechora Airport, about 99 km away.
Does UUYS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UUYS 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 Usinsk Airport?
Usinsk Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a CON surface.