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Balandino (USCC/CEK) — Chelyabinsk, Russian Federation

At a glance

Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: Jet A-1
Tower: 125.2
Runways: 09/27
Elevation: 769 ft

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 1/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 1/2

Additional Info 8/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: USCC
Name: Balandino
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 55.305801
Longitude: 61.5033
Elevation: 769 ft
Country: Russian Federation
Municipality: Chelyabinsk
IATA Code: CEK
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Asia/Yekaterinburg
Distance from City: 17.4 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 09/27

Designation: 09/27
Dimensions: 10499 X 197
Surface: CON
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

Tower: 125.200 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

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: Not recorded
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://cekport.ru/
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
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 365 RUB per tonne
Parking Fee: First 3 hours free for transit; approximately 343 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
APIS 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.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
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.

Alternates

USSS

ICAO: USSS
Name: Koltsovo
Distance (NM): 89.4
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration 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.

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.

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Active NOTAMs

A6411/26

caution

Taxiway lighting closed

TWY M1 SEGMENT FROM TWY A TO HELIPAD H2 CLSD.

2026-09-15 10:00 UTC 2026-12-14 23:59 UTC

G0473/26

info

GBAS CH 22273, CH 20629/21040 U/S. FLW PROCEDURES NOT PROVIDED GLS 09/27, RNP 9/27. FLW PROCEDURES NOT PROVIDED: - IAC GLS RWY 09 (AIP PAGE AD 2.1 USCC-155), - IAC GLS RWY 27 (AIP PAGE AD 2.1 USCC-156), - IAC RNP RWY 09 (AIP PAGE AD 2.1 USCC-157), - IAC RNP RWY 27 (AIP PAGE AD 2.1 USCC-158).

2026-10-23 11:00 UTC 2026-11-23 23:59 UTC

A7018/26

info

AD CAT 7 FOR FIRE FIGHTING PROVIDED. CAT 8 FOR FIRE FIGHTING PROVIDED ON PRIOR REQ IN 12 HR.

2026-10-05 12:00 UTC 2027-01-04 23:59 UTC

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Nearby Airports

USCG Chelyabinsk Shagol Airport 7 NM USCV Kalachevo Airfield 21 NM USSK Uktus Airport 87 NM USSS Koltsovo 89 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at USCC?: The tower frequency at Balandino is 125.2 MHz.
What fuel is available at USCC?: Balandino offers Jet A-1.
Does USCC require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Balandino (Russian Federation). Permit details for Russian Federation
Does USCC require slots or PPR?: PPR is required at Balandino.
Where is USCC located?: Balandino (USCC) is located in Chelyabinsk, Russian Federation.
What is the IATA code for USCC?: The IATA code for Balandino is CEK.
Does USCC have an ILS approach?: Yes, Balandino has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 09/27.
Is USCC a port of entry?: Yes, Balandino is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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