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Ukhta Airport.
Ukhta, Russia · 482 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
Google rating
369 ratings
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Operators based
482
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#33 / 124
Russia airports by Google rating
4.3★ across 369 Google ratings , ranked against 124 rated Russia fields.
88 nm
To the nearest alternate
Izhma Airport (UUYV).
Overview
Ukhta Airport (UUYH / UCT) sits in Ukhta, Russia, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 482 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list UCT as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Izhma Airport (UUYV, 88 nm), Vuktyl Airport (UUYK, 94 nm), and Ust-Tsylma Airport (UTS, 120 nm). The field has a single 8,691-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from UCT 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 UCT to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
UUYH
IATA
UCT
FAA / Local
UUYH
Elevation
482 ft
Coordinates
63.5669° N · 53.8047° 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 482 ft, UCT sits higher than 57% of the 249 Russia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 8,691 ft
- 18/368,691 ft × 148 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,691 ft
UCT's 8,691 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.
- 88nmUUYVIzhma AirportIzhma
- 94nmUUYKVuktyl AirportVuktyl
- 120nmUTSUst-Tsylma AirportUst-Tsylma
- 127nmPEXPechora AirportPechora
- 141nmSCWSyktyvkar AirportSyktyvkar
- 172nmUSKUsinsk AirportUsinsk
Location
Open the full mapUUYH · Ukhta Airport · Ukhta, Russia
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from UCT on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,240 nm | 7h 56m |
| Boston (BED) | 3,928 nm | 9h 32m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,066 nm | 9h 51m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 4,139 nm | 10h 2m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,213 nm | 10h 12m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,230 nm | 10h 14m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 4,330 nm | 10h 28m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 4,505 nm | 10h 53m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use UCT?
- Ukhta Airport's longest paved runway is 8,691 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 UCT?
- Ukhta Airport has one runway; the longest measures 8,691 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to UCT?
- The closest alternate is Izhma Airport (UUYV), about 88 nm away, followed by Vuktyl Airport (UUYK) at 94 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from UCT to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 7h 56m (3,240 nm), Boston about 9h 32m (3,928 nm), New York about 9h 51m (4,066 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.