Vorkuta Airport (VKT): Codes, Runways & Location
Vorkuta Airport (IATA: VKT · ICAO: UUYW) is a medium-sized airport serving Vorkuta, Russia. It lies at 67.4886° N, 63.9931° E, 604 ft (184 m) above sea level.
Overview of Vorkuta Airport
Vorkuta Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Vorkuta in Russia. It is identified by the IATA code VKT and the ICAO code UUYW. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Vorkuta Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2200 m (7218 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, 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 604 ft (184 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Vorkuta Sovetskiy Air Base about 14 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 ≈ 2,200 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Vorkuta Airport
Where is Vorkuta Airport located?
Vorkuta Airport is located in Vorkuta, Russia. Its coordinates are 67.4886° N, 63.9931° E.
What is the airport code for Vorkuta Airport?
Vorkuta Airport has an IATA code of VKT and an ICAO code of UUYW.
How long is the runway at Vorkuta Airport?
Vorkuta Airport's longest runway is about 2200 m (7218 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Vorkuta Airport have?
Vorkuta Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Vorkuta Airport a major airport?
Vorkuta Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Vorkuta Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →