Yoshkar-Ola Airport (JOK): Codes, Runways & Location
Yoshkar-Ola Airport (IATA: JOK · ICAO: UWKJ) is a medium-sized airport serving Yoshkar-Ola, Russia. It lies at 56.7006° N, 47.9047° E, 348 ft (106 m) above sea level.
Overview of Yoshkar-Ola Airport
Yoshkar-Ola Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Yoshkar-Ola in Russia. It is identified by the IATA code JOK and the ICAO code UWKJ. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Yoshkar-Ola Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2400 m (7874 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: asphalt. The field elevation is 348 ft (106 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Danilovo Air Base about 9 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 ≈ 2,400 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Yoshkar-Ola Airport
Where is Yoshkar-Ola Airport located?
Yoshkar-Ola Airport is located in Yoshkar-Ola, Russia. Its coordinates are 56.7006° N, 47.9047° E.
What is the airport code for Yoshkar-Ola Airport?
Yoshkar-Ola Airport has an IATA code of JOK and an ICAO code of UWKJ.
How long is the runway at Yoshkar-Ola Airport?
Yoshkar-Ola Airport's longest runway is about 2400 m (7874 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Yoshkar-Ola Airport have?
Yoshkar-Ola Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Yoshkar-Ola Airport a major airport?
Yoshkar-Ola Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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