Vanavara Airport (VAQ): Codes, Runways & Location
Vanavara Airport (IATA: VAQ · ICAO: UNIW) is a medium-sized airport serving Vanavara, Russia. It lies at 60.3562° N, 102.3096° E, 892 ft (272 m) above sea level.
Overview of Vanavara Airport
Vanavara Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Vanavara in Russia. It is identified by the IATA code VAQ and the ICAO code UNIW. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Vanavara Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1400 m (4592 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. Runway surface: concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 892 ft (272 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Ust-Ilimsk Airport (UIK) about 247 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 ≈ 1,400 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Vanavara Airport
Where is Vanavara Airport located?
Vanavara Airport is located in Vanavara, Russia. Its coordinates are 60.3562° N, 102.3096° E.
What is the airport code for Vanavara Airport?
Vanavara Airport has an IATA code of VAQ and an ICAO code of UNIW.
How long is the runway at Vanavara Airport?
Vanavara Airport's longest runway is about 1400 m (4592 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Vanavara Airport have?
Vanavara Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Vanavara Airport a major airport?
Vanavara Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Vanavara Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →