Yoshkar-Ola Airport (UWKJ)
Medium airport · Yoshkar-Ola, Mari El Republic, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Yoshkar-Ola Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UWKJ |
| IATA | JOK |
| Elevation | 348 ft (106 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 56°42'2" E 47°54'17" 56.70060, 47.90470 |
| Location | Yoshkar-Ola, Mari El Republic, Russia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 7,874 ft (2400 m) | — | ASP | No |
Yoshkar-Ola Airport at a glance
Yoshkar-Ola Airport is a medium airport in Yoshkar-Ola, Mari El Republic, Russia, known to airline systems as JOK. The field elevation of 348 ft (106 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UWKJ 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, 16/34, offers 7,874 ft (2400 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UWKJ 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 Yoshkar-Ola Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Danilovo Air Base | XWKD | 9 km (5 NM) |
| Cheboksary Airport | UWKS | 76 km (41 NM) |
| Borisoglebskoye Airport | UWKG | 120 km (65 NM) |
| Kazan International Airport | UWKD | 148 km (80 NM) |
| Pobedilovo Airport | USKK | 218 km (118 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Yoshkar-Ola Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 348 ft field elevation of Yoshkar-Ola 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 Yoshkar-Ola Airport
What is the ICAO code of Yoshkar-Ola Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Yoshkar-Ola Airport is UWKJ, and its IATA code is JOK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Yoshkar-Ola Airport above sea level?
Yoshkar-Ola Airport sits at an elevation of 348 feet (106 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Yoshkar-Ola Airport located?
The airport lies at 56.7006, 47.9047 — in Yoshkar-Ola, Mari El Republic, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Danilovo Air Base, about 9 km away.
Does UWKJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UWKJ 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 Yoshkar-Ola Airport?
Yoshkar-Ola Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 7,874 ft (2400 m) with a ASP surface.