Syktyvkar Airport (UUYY)
Medium airport · Syktyvkar, Komi Republic, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Syktyvkar Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UUYY |
| IATA | SCW |
| Elevation | 342 ft (104 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 61°38'49" E 50°50'42" 61.64700, 50.84510 |
| Location | Syktyvkar, Komi Republic, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 8,203 ft (2500 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Syktyvkar Airport at a glance
Syktyvkar Airport is a medium airport in Syktyvkar, Komi Republic, Russia, known to airline systems as SCW. The field elevation of 342 ft (104 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UUYY 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 8,203 ft (2500 m) of asp 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 UUYY 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 Syktyvkar Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kotlas Airport | ULKK | 225 km (122 NM) |
| Ukhta Airport | UUYH | 262 km (141 NM) |
| Velikiy Ustyug Airport | ULWU | 263 km (142 NM) |
| Pobedilovo Airport | USKK | 359 km (194 NM) |
| Vuktyl Airport | UUYK | 407 km (220 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Syktyvkar Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 342 ft field elevation of Syktyvkar 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 Syktyvkar Airport
What is the ICAO code of Syktyvkar Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Syktyvkar Airport is UUYY, and its IATA code is SCW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Syktyvkar Airport above sea level?
Syktyvkar Airport sits at an elevation of 342 feet (104 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Syktyvkar Airport located?
The airport lies at 61.6470, 50.8451 — in Syktyvkar, Komi Republic, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kotlas Airport, about 225 km away.
Does UUYY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UUYY 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 Syktyvkar Airport?
Syktyvkar Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 8,203 ft (2500 m) with a ASP surface.