Airports / Russia / CKH
Chokurdakh Airport.
Chokurdah, Russia · 151 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
Google rating
20 ratings
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Operators based
151
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#36 / 124
Russia airports by Google rating
4.3★ across 20 Google ratings , ranked against 124 rated Russia fields.
129 nm
To the nearest alternate
Belaya Gora Airport (BGN).
Overview
Located in Chokurdah, Russia, Chokurdakh Airport (UESO / CKH) operates as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 151 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list CKH as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Belaya Gora Airport (BGN, 129 nm), Srednekolymsk Airport (SEK, 226 nm), and Moma Airport (MQJ, 270 nm). The field has a single 6,233-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from CKH are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Chokurdah Airport and Cokurdah Airport. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from CKH to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
UESO
IATA
CKH
FAA / Local
UESO
Elevation
151 ft
Coordinates
70.6231° N · 147.9020° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Russia fields
state range -66–2,812 ft
At 151 ft, CKH sits lower than 74% of the 249 Russia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 6,233 ft
- 07/256,233 ft × 98 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,233 ft
CKH's 6,233 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 129nmBGNBelaya Gora AirportBelaya Gora
- 226nmSEKSrednekolymsk AirportSrednekolymsk
- 270nmMQJMoma AirportKhonuu
- 300nmZKPZyryanka AirportZyryanka
- 301nmCYXCherskiy AirportCherskiy
- 372nmIKSTiksi AirportTiksi
Location
Open the full mapUESO · Chokurdakh Airport · Chokurdah, Russia
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from CKH on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 1,541 nm | 3h 59m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 2,757 nm | 6h 49m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 3,176 nm | 7h 47m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 3,287 nm | 8h 3m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 3,308 nm | 8h 6m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 3,462 nm | 8h 27m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 3,486 nm | 8h 30m |
| Denver (DEN) | 3,489 nm | 8h 31m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use CKH?
- Chokurdakh Airport's longest paved runway is 6,233 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at CKH?
- Chokurdakh Airport has one runway; the longest measures 6,233 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to CKH?
- The closest alternate is Belaya Gora Airport (BGN), about 129 nm away, followed by Srednekolymsk Airport (SEK) at 226 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from CKH to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 3h 59m (1,541 nm), Seattle about 6h 49m (2,757 nm), Jackson Hole about 7h 47m (3,176 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.