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Vorkuta Airport (UUYW/VKT) — Vorkuta, Russian Federation

At a glance

Fuel: Jet A-1 / TS-1
Runways: 08/26
Elevation: 604 ft

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 0/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 6/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: UUYW
Name: Vorkuta Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: 67.488602
Longitude: 63.993099
Elevation: 604 ft
Country: Russian Federation
Municipality: Vorkuta
IATA Code: VKT
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Europe/Moscow
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 08/26

Designation: 08/26
Dimensions: 2200x48m
Surface: CON
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: NDB
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
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: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: Yes
PPR Contact: Rosaviatsiya; coordinate through local handling agent. Minimum 10 working days lead time.
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approximately 440 RUB per tonne
Parking Fee: First 3 hours free for transit; approximately 100 RUB per tonne per hour thereafter
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: RUB
Remarks: Ukhta Airport, Komi Republic. Oil industry town. Handling mandatory via local agent.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1 / TS-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: TS-1 available. Lukoil supply (Lukoil-Komi). Oil region; reliable availability.

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
APIS Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Domestic airport. No customs or immigration facilities. Oil industry and regional traffic.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: No curfew. Northern climate; severe winters. Limited operating hours.

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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NOTAMs

No live NOTAM source covers UUYW. Check the official AIS before flight.

Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fuel is available at UUYW?: Vorkuta Airport offers Jet A-1 / TS-1.
Does UUYW require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Vorkuta Airport (Russian Federation). Permit details for Russian Federation
Does UUYW require slots or PPR?: PPR is required at Vorkuta Airport.
Where is UUYW located?: Vorkuta Airport (UUYW) is located in Vorkuta, Russian Federation.
What is the IATA code for UUYW?: The IATA code for Vorkuta Airport is VKT.
How long is the runway at UUYW?: The main runway at Vorkuta Airport (08/26) measures 2200x48m.

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