Kurchatov Chelyabinsk International Airport (CEK): Codes, Runways & Location
Kurchatov Chelyabinsk International Airport (IATA: CEK · ICAO: USCC) is a large airport serving Chelyabinsk, Russia. It lies at 55.3031° N, 61.5049° E, 769 ft (234 m) above sea level.
Overview of Kurchatov Chelyabinsk International Airport
Kurchatov Chelyabinsk International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Chelyabinsk in Russia. It is identified by the IATA code CEK and the ICAO code USCC. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Kurchatov Chelyabinsk International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3200 m (10499 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 769 ft (234 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Uprun Air Base about 104 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,200 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kurchatov Chelyabinsk International Airport
Where is Kurchatov Chelyabinsk International Airport located?
Kurchatov Chelyabinsk International Airport is located in Chelyabinsk, Russia. Its coordinates are 55.3031° N, 61.5049° E.
What is the airport code for Kurchatov Chelyabinsk International Airport?
Kurchatov Chelyabinsk International Airport has an IATA code of CEK and an ICAO code of USCC.
How long is the runway at Kurchatov Chelyabinsk International Airport?
Kurchatov Chelyabinsk International Airport's longest runway is about 3200 m (10499 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Kurchatov Chelyabinsk International Airport have?
Kurchatov Chelyabinsk International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Kurchatov Chelyabinsk International Airport a major airport?
Kurchatov Chelyabinsk International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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