Airports / Russia / ZIX
Zhigansk Airport.
Zhigansk, Russia · 292 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.5/5
Google rating
17 ratings
0
Operators based
292
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#19 / 124
Russia airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 17 Google ratings , ranked against 124 rated Russia fields.
175 nm
To the nearest alternate
Kyzyl-Syr Airport (UENK).
Overview
Zhigansk Airport (UEVV / ZIX) is a mid-sized airport serving Zhigansk, Russia. Field elevation is 292 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list ZIX as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Kyzyl-Syr Airport (UENK, 175 nm), Vilyuisk Airport (VYI, 187 nm), and Polyarny Airport (PYJ, 271 nm).
Trip costs from ZIX are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as УЕЖЖ and Аэропорт Жиганск. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from ZIX to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
UEVV
IATA
ZIX
FAA / Local
UEVV
Elevation
292 ft
Coordinates
66.7965° N · 123.3610° 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 292 ft, ZIX sits lower than 59% of the 249 Russia fields on the register.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 175nmUENKKyzyl-Syr AirportKyzyl-Syr
- 187nmVYIVilyuisk AirportVilyuisk
- 271nmPYJPolyarny AirportYakutia
- 288nmUERAAykhal Airport
- 317nmIKSTiksi AirportTiksi
- 324nmGYGMagan AirportMagan
Location
Open the full mapUEVV · Zhigansk Airport · Zhigansk, Russia
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from ZIX on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 2,118 nm | 5h 20m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 3,328 nm | 8h 8m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 3,734 nm | 9h 5m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 3,864 nm | 9h 23m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 3,872 nm | 9h 24m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 3,966 nm | 9h 37m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 4,016 nm | 9h 44m |
| Denver (DEN) | 4,037 nm | 9h 47m |
Common questions
- What is the nearest major airport to ZIX?
- The closest alternate is Kyzyl-Syr Airport (UENK), about 175 nm away, followed by Vilyuisk Airport (VYI) at 187 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from ZIX to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 5h 20m (2,118 nm), Seattle about 8h 8m (3,328 nm), Jackson Hole about 9h 5m (3,734 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.