Tiksi Airport (IKS): Codes, Runways & Location
Tiksi Airport (IATA: IKS · ICAO: UEST) is a medium-sized airport serving Tiksi, Russia. It lies at 71.6977° N, 128.9030° E, 26 ft (8 m) above sea level.
Overview of Tiksi Airport
Tiksi Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Tiksi in Russia. It is identified by the IATA code IKS and the ICAO code UEST. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Tiksi Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3001 m (9845 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 26 ft (8 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Ust-Kuyga Airport (UKG) about 309 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 ≈ 3,001 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tiksi Airport
Where is Tiksi Airport located?
Tiksi Airport is located in Tiksi, Russia. Its coordinates are 71.6977° N, 128.9030° E.
What is the airport code for Tiksi Airport?
Tiksi Airport has an IATA code of IKS and an ICAO code of UEST.
How long is the runway at Tiksi Airport?
Tiksi Airport's longest runway is about 3001 m (9845 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Tiksi Airport have?
Tiksi Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Tiksi Airport a major airport?
Tiksi Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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