Shakhtyorsk Airport (EKS): Codes, Runways & Location
Shakhtyorsk Airport (IATA: EKS · ICAO: UHSK) is a small airport serving Shakhtyorsk, Russia. It lies at 49.1903° N, 142.0830° E, 50 ft (15 m) above sea level.
Overview of Shakhtyorsk Airport
Shakhtyorsk Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Shakhtyorsk in Russia. It is identified by the IATA code EKS and the ICAO code UHSK. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Shakhtyorsk Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1600 m (5249 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. The field elevation is 50 ft (15 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Kamenny Ruchey Naval Air Base about 137 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 ≈ 1,600 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Shakhtyorsk Airport
Where is Shakhtyorsk Airport located?
Shakhtyorsk Airport is located in Shakhtyorsk, Russia. Its coordinates are 49.1903° N, 142.0830° E.
What is the airport code for Shakhtyorsk Airport?
Shakhtyorsk Airport has an IATA code of EKS and an ICAO code of UHSK.
How long is the runway at Shakhtyorsk Airport?
Shakhtyorsk Airport's longest runway is about 1600 m (5249 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Shakhtyorsk Airport have?
Shakhtyorsk Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset.
Is Shakhtyorsk Airport a major airport?
Shakhtyorsk Airport is classified as a small airport, though it does carry scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Shakhtyorsk Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →