Airports / Russia / NSK
Alykel International Airport.
Norilsk, Russia · 574 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
UOOO
IATA NSK
0
Operators based
574
Elevation ft
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
25 nm
To the nearest alternate
Dudinka Airport (UROD).
Overview
Alykel International Airport (UOOO / NSK) is a large commercial airport serving Norilsk, Russia. Field elevation is 574 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list NSK as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Dudinka Airport (UROD, 25 nm), Igarka Airport (IAA, 113 nm), and Svetlogorsk Airport (SES, 150 nm). The field has a single 11,254-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from NSK are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from NSK to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
UOOO
IATA
NSK
FAA / Local
UOOO
Elevation
574 ft
Coordinates
69.3080° N · 87.3259° 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
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Russia fields
state range -66–2,812 ft
At 574 ft, NSK sits higher than 65% of the 249 Russia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 11,254 ft
- 01/1911,254 ft × 148 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,254 ft
NSK's 11,254 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.
- 25nmURODDudinka AirportDudinka
- 113nmIAAIgarka AirportIgarka
- 150nmSESSvetlogorsk AirportSvetlogorsk
- 278nmRU-0050Yamburg AirportYamburg
- 285nmDKSDikson AirportDikson
- 313nmNUXNovy Urengoy AirportNovy Urengoy
Location
Open the full mapUOOO · Alykel International Airport · Norilsk, Russia
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from NSK on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 2,600 nm | 6h 27m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 3,676 nm | 8h 57m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 3,981 nm | 9h 39m |
| Boston (BED) | 4,029 nm | 9h 46m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,122 nm | 9h 59m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,142 nm | 10h 2m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 4,142 nm | 10h 2m |
| Denver (DEN) | 4,231 nm | 10h 14m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use NSK?
- Alykel International Airport's longest paved runway is 11,254 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 NSK?
- Alykel International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 11,254 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to NSK?
- The closest alternate is Dudinka Airport (UROD), about 25 nm away, followed by Igarka Airport (IAA) at 113 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from NSK to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 6h 27m (2,600 nm), Seattle about 8h 57m (3,676 nm), Jackson Hole about 9h 39m (3,981 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.