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Sochi (URSS/AER) — Sochi, Russian Federation
Sochi (URSS/AER) serves Sochi, Russian Federation. This is a major international airport with 2 runways (02/20, 06/24). Field elevation is 89 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Info
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Runways
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Frequencies
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Operations
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Fuel
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Contacts
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Additional Info
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: URSS
- Name: Sochi
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 43.449902
- Longitude: 39.9566
- Elevation: 89 ft
- Country: Russian Federation
- Municipality: Sochi
- IATA Code: AER
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Europe/Moscow
- Distance from City: 24.1 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 02/20
- Designation: 02/20
- Dimensions: 7218 X 161
- Surface: CON
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 06/24
- Designation: 06/24
- Dimensions: 9482 X 164
- Surface: CON
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT II, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
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Frequencies
- Tower: 118.300, 119.000, 119.700 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 126.200 MHz
Operation Hours
Monday
N/A
Tuesday
N/A
Wednesday
N/A
Thursday
N/A
Friday
N/A
Saturday
N/A
Sunday
N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: http://basel.aero/en/sochi/
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: Rosaviatsiya (Russian Federal Air Transport Agency); coordinate through local handling agent. Minimum 10 working days lead time for permits.
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approximately 725 RUB per tonne
- Parking Fee: First 3 hours free for transit; approximately 257 RUB per tonne per hour thereafter
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: RUB
- Remarks: Handling mandatory at all Russian airports. Arranged through local handling agent. Overflight and landing permits required for non-scheduled flights; apply via Russia CAA (Rosaviatsiya) minimum 10 working days in advance.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Jet A-1 (TS-1 grade common domestically). Available at major airports 24 hours; regional airports may have limited hours. Advance fuel order recommended.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International airports are designated ports of entry. Visa required for most nationalities. Crew must have valid Russian visas unless exempt. Advance passenger information submission recommended though not formally mandated for all operators.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: No curfew at most airports. Moscow airports have strict slot coordination. Noise abatement procedures in effect at major airports. Chapter 3 minimum at Moscow airports.
Airport Services
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Russian Federation Permit Requirements
Medium
Overflight: 2d
Landing: 5d
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 48 hours before scheduled departure
- Landing Lead Time: 48 hours minimum; may require longer for certain operation types
Private / GA Operations:
Permit required for all private operations. Western carriers banned.
Active NOTAMs
A4583/26
caution
Runway restriction
RWY 02/20 CLSD FROM RWY 02 THR TO INT WITH RWY 06/24
AND FROM RWY 06/24 TO INT WITH TWY N.
RWY 02/20 SEGMENT FROM RWY 20 THR TO TWY N AVBL FOR ACFT TAX,
HEL TKOF/LDG.
2026-07-21 18:00:00
2026-07-24 06:00:00
G0228/26
info
GNSS FAILURE POSSIBLE WI AD AIRSPACE.
VECTORING WILL BE PROVEDED UPON REQUEST OF ACFT CREW.
2026-05-27 06:00:00
2026-08-27 12:00:00
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at URSS?
- The tower frequency at Sochi is 118.3, 119, 119.7 MHz.
- What fuel is available at URSS?
- Sochi offers Jet A-1.
- Does URSS require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Sochi (Russian Federation).
- Does URSS require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Sochi.
- Where is URSS located?
- Sochi (URSS) is located in Sochi, Russian Federation.
- What is the IATA code for URSS?
- The IATA code for Sochi is AER.
- How long is the runway at URSS?
- The main runway at Sochi (02/20) measures 7218 X 161.
- Does URSS have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Sochi has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 06/24.
- Is URSS a port of entry?
- Yes, Sochi is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.