Sochi International Airport (AER): Codes, Runways & Location
Sochi International Airport (IATA: AER · ICAO: URSS) is a large airport serving Sochi, Russia. It lies at 43.4499° N, 39.9566° E, 89 ft (27 m) above sea level.
Overview of Sochi International Airport
Sochi International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Sochi in Russia. It is identified by the IATA code AER and the ICAO code URSS. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Sochi International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2895 m (9498 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, 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 89 ft (27 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Gudauta Air Base about 63 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 ≈ 2,895 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sochi International Airport
Where is Sochi International Airport located?
Sochi International Airport is located in Sochi, Russia. Its coordinates are 43.4499° N, 39.9566° E.
What is the airport code for Sochi International Airport?
Sochi International Airport has an IATA code of AER and an ICAO code of URSS.
How long is the runway at Sochi International Airport?
Sochi International Airport's longest runway is about 2895 m (9498 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Sochi International Airport have?
Sochi International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Sochi International Airport a major airport?
Sochi International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
Details for Sochi International Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →