Ust-Tsylma Airport (UUYX)
Medium airport · Ust-Tsylma, Komi Republic, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Ust-Tsylma Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UUYX |
| IATA | UTS |
| Elevation | 262 ft (80 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 65°26'14" E 52°12'1" 65.43729, 52.20034 |
| Location | Ust-Tsylma, Komi Republic, Russia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 4,265 ft (1300 m) | 98 ft | CON | Yes |
Ust-Tsylma Airport at a glance
Ust-Tsylma Airport is a medium airport in Ust-Tsylma, Komi Republic, Russia, known to airline systems as UTS. The field elevation of 262 ft (80 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UUYX are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 15/33, offers 4,265 ft (1300 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UUYX 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 Ust-Tsylma 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 | 94 km (51 NM) |
| Ukhta Airport | UUYH | 222 km (120 NM) |
| Pechora Airport | UUYP | 232 km (125 NM) |
| Usinsk Airport | UUYS | 244 km (132 NM) |
| Naryan Mar Airport | ULAM | 248 km (134 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ust-Tsylma Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 262 ft field elevation of Ust-Tsylma 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 Ust-Tsylma Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ust-Tsylma Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ust-Tsylma Airport is UUYX, and its IATA code is UTS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ust-Tsylma Airport above sea level?
Ust-Tsylma 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 Ust-Tsylma Airport located?
The airport lies at 65.4373, 52.2003 — in Ust-Tsylma, Komi Republic, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Izhma Airport, about 94 km away.
Does UUYX publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UUYX 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 Ust-Tsylma Airport?
Ust-Tsylma Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 4,265 ft (1300 m) with a CON surface.