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Cheboksary (UWKS/CSY) — Cheboksary, Russian Federation
Cheboksary (UWKS/CSY) serves Cheboksary, Russian Federation. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (06/24, 06R/24L). Field elevation is 558 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: UWKS
- Name: Cheboksary
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 56.090302
- Longitude: 47.347301
- Elevation: 558 ft
- Country: Russian Federation
- Municipality: Cheboksary
- IATA Code: CSY
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Europe/Moscow
- Distance from City: 8.3 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 06/24
- Designation: 06/24
- Dimensions: 8241 X 161
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB
- Approach Types: NDB
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 06R/24L
- Designation: 06R/24L
- Dimensions: 4950 X 270
- Surface: GRS
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: NULL
- NAVAIDs: NDB
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 119.300 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: 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: 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 630 RUB per tonne
- Parking Fee: First 3 hours free for transit; approximately 150 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: 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
UWKD
- ICAO: UWKD
- Name: Kazan
- Distance (NM): 71.3
- 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.
Active NOTAMs
A3484/26
warning
Fuel restriction
REFUELING OF FOREIN AIRLINES ACFT PROVIDED ON AD IN AMOUNT
NOT EXCEEDING FUEL REQUIRED FOR FLT.
2026-06-09 00:00:00
2026-09-08 23:59:00
A4309/26
caution
Taxiway lighting closed
TWY A CLSD.
2026-07-07 07:00:00
2026-09-30 23:59:00
A4390/26
info
TOWING OF ACFT ALONG TWY B AND EASTERN PART OF APRON UP TO TWY A
PERMITTED. PARKING OF ACFT AS PER MARCHALLER INSTRUCTIONS.
2026-07-10 00:00:00
2026-08-31 23:59:00
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at UWKS?
- The tower frequency at Cheboksary is 119.3 MHz.
- What fuel is available at UWKS?
- Cheboksary offers Jet A-1.
- Does UWKS require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Cheboksary (Russian Federation).
- Does UWKS require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Cheboksary.
- Where is UWKS located?
- Cheboksary (UWKS) is located in Cheboksary, Russian Federation.
- What is the IATA code for UWKS?
- The IATA code for Cheboksary is CSY.
- How long is the runway at UWKS?
- The main runway at Cheboksary (06/24) measures 8241 X 161.
- Is UWKS a port of entry?
- Yes, Cheboksary is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.