Vorkuta Airport (UUYW)
Medium airport · Vorkuta, Komi Republic, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Vorkuta Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UUYW |
| IATA | VKT |
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 67°29'19" E 63°59'35" 67.48860, 63.99310 |
| Location | Vorkuta, Komi Republic, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 7,218 ft (2200 m) | 157 ft | CON | Yes |
Vorkuta Airport at a glance
Vorkuta Airport is a medium airport in Vorkuta, Komi Republic, Russia, known to airline systems as VKT. The field elevation of 604 ft (184 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UUYW 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, 08/26, offers 7,218 ft (2200 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 UUYW 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 Vorkuta Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vorkuta Sovetskiy Air Base | RU-9129 | 14 km (8 NM) |
| Salekhard Airport | USDD | 151 km (82 NM) |
| Inta Airport | UUYI | 233 km (126 NM) |
| Amderma Airport | ULDD | 271 km (146 NM) |
| Usinsk Airport | UUYS | 334 km (180 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Vorkuta Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 604 ft field elevation of Vorkuta 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 Vorkuta Airport
What is the ICAO code of Vorkuta Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Vorkuta Airport is UUYW, and its IATA code is VKT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Vorkuta Airport above sea level?
Vorkuta Airport sits at an elevation of 604 feet (184 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Vorkuta Airport located?
The airport lies at 67.4886, 63.9931 — in Vorkuta, Komi Republic, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Vorkuta Sovetskiy Air Base, about 14 km away.
Does UUYW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UUYW 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 Vorkuta Airport?
Vorkuta Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 7,218 ft (2200 m) with a CON surface.