Cheboksary Airport (UWKS)
Medium airport · Cheboksary, Chuvash Republic, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Cheboksary Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UWKS |
| IATA | CSY |
| Elevation | 558 ft (170 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 56°5'25" E 47°20'50" 56.09030, 47.34730 |
| Location | Cheboksary, Chuvash Republic, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 8,241 ft (2512 m) | 161 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 06R/24L | 4,950 ft (1509 m) | 270 ft | GRS | No |
Cheboksary Airport at a glance
Cheboksary Airport is a medium airport in Cheboksary, Chuvash Republic, Russia, known to airline systems as CSY. The field elevation of 558 ft (170 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UWKS are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 06/24 — offers 8,241 ft (2512 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UWKS 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 Cheboksary Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yoshkar-Ola Airport | UWKJ | 76 km (41 NM) |
| Danilovo Air Base | XWKD | 76 km (41 NM) |
| Borisoglebskoye Airport | UWKG | 114 km (62 NM) |
| Kazan International Airport | UWKD | 132 km (71 NM) |
| Ulyanovsk Vostochny Airport | UWLW | 209 km (113 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Cheboksary Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 558 ft field elevation of Cheboksary 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 Cheboksary Airport
What is the ICAO code of Cheboksary Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Cheboksary Airport is UWKS, and its IATA code is CSY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Cheboksary Airport above sea level?
Cheboksary Airport sits at an elevation of 558 feet (170 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Cheboksary Airport located?
The airport lies at 56.0903, 47.3473 — in Cheboksary, Chuvash Republic, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Yoshkar-Ola Airport, about 76 km away.
Does UWKS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UWKS 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 Cheboksary Airport?
Cheboksary Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 06/24, measures 8,241 ft (2512 m) with a ASP surface.