Does UWKJ require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Yoshkar-Ola Airport (Russian Federation).

Where is UWKJ located?

Yoshkar-Ola Airport (UWKJ) is located in Yoshkar-Ola, Russian Federation.

What is the IATA code for UWKJ?

The IATA code for Yoshkar-Ola Airport is JOK.

How long is the runway at UWKJ?

The main runway at Yoshkar-Ola Airport (16/34) measures 2400m.

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Yoshkar-Ola Airport (UWKJ/JOK) — Yoshkar-Ola, Russian Federation

Yoshkar-Ola Airport (UWKJ/JOK) serves Yoshkar-Ola, Russian Federation. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (16/34). Field elevation is 348 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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62% Data Complete 32 of 52 points

Missing: Frequencies, Operations, Fuel, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 0/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 3/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: UWKJ
Name: Yoshkar-Ola Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: 56.7006
Longitude: 47.904701
Elevation: 348 ft
Country: Russian Federation
Municipality: Yoshkar-Ola
IATA Code: JOK
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Europe/Moscow
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 16/34

Designation: 16/34
Dimensions: 2400m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
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: 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: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: N/A

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

G0276/26 info

GBAS CH 20731/21142: PROC GLS 16/34 NOT PROVIDED.

2026-06-26 11:00:00 2026-09-27 23:59:00

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Nearby Airports

UWKS Cheboksary 41 NM UWKG Borisoglebskoye Airport 65 NM UWKD Kazan 80 NM UWTK Karaishevo Airfield 84 NM USKK Pobedilovo Airport 118 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does UWKJ require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Yoshkar-Ola Airport (Russian Federation).
Where is UWKJ located?: Yoshkar-Ola Airport (UWKJ) is located in Yoshkar-Ola, Russian Federation.
What is the IATA code for UWKJ?: The IATA code for Yoshkar-Ola Airport is JOK.
How long is the runway at UWKJ?: The main runway at Yoshkar-Ola Airport (16/34) measures 2400m.

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