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Chokurdakh Airport

Chokurdah, Russia

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Chokurdakh Airport

Chokurdah, Russia
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Remote Arctic gateway serving the Indigirka River delta region.

Location
Chokurdah, Russia
Chokurdakh Airport (IATA: CKH, ICAO: UESO) is a small regional airport serving the settlement of Chokurdah in the Allaikhovsky District of the Sakha Republic (Yakutia), Russia. Located in a remote Arctic area near the Indigirka River delta, the airport provides essential air connectivity for a community that has no practical road links to the broader Russian transportation network. The airport handles limited scheduled regional traffic, primarily serving residents, government personnel, and scientific workers in one of the most sparsely populated and climatically extreme regions of Siberia. Flights typically connect Chokurdah to Yakutsk, the capital of the Sakha Republic, making air travel the primary means of long-distance transport for local inhabitants. Operations at the airport are heavily influenced by the harsh subarctic and Arctic climate, with extreme cold temperatures in winter posing significant challenges for aircraft operations and ground handling. The airport is vital for supply deliveries and medical evacuations in this isolated region.
Terminals
The airport has a single basic terminal building suited to low passenger volumes typical of remote Arctic regional airports.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options are extremely limited, with the settlement of Chokurdah accessible primarily by local roads in the immediate vicinity of the airport.
Airlines here
Yakutia Airlines has historically served the airport with regional flights connecting Chokurdah to Yakutsk.
Notable facts
  • ›Located in the Allaikhovsky District of the Sakha Republic (Yakutia), one of Russia's most remote regions.
  • ›Air travel is the primary means of long-distance transport for Chokurdah residents due to lack of roads.
  • ›The airport operates in an extreme subarctic climate with temperatures that can drop well below -40°C in winter.
  • ›Chokurdah sits near the Indigirka River delta, close to the Arctic Ocean coast.
  • ›The airport is critical for emergency medical evacuations and essential supply deliveries to the remote settlement.
Wikipedia
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Gateway to the remote Arctic wilderness of northeastern Siberia

Chokurdakh Airport serves the small settlement of Chokurdah in the Allaikhovsky District of the Sakha Republic, one of the most remote and sparsely populated regions on Earth. Operating in extreme subarctic conditions, the airport is a vital lifeline for local communities who depend on air transport for supplies, medical access, and connectivity. It functions as a regional hub within the Yakutia aviation network, handling seasonal and scheduled light aircraft operations.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single modest terminal building serving all arrivals and departures, typical of remote Siberian regional airports.
Ground Transport
  • Local taxi or private car arranged in advance through settlement contacts
  • Walking to nearby village center (limited distance)
Nearby Hotels
  • Local guesthouse in Chokurdah (informal accommodation)
  • Government or municipal lodging facilities
Dining

Food options at the airport itself are extremely limited or nonexistent, reflecting the remote nature of the facility. Travellers should plan to bring their own provisions or arrange meals through local contacts in Chokurdah village. The settlement offers very basic communal dining options for residents and visitors.

Traveller Tips
  • Dress in multiple thermal layers year-round; winter temperatures can plunge below -50°C.
  • Confirm your flight status well in advance as schedules are subject to weather cancellations.
  • Arrange accommodation and ground transport before arrival as services are extremely limited.
  • Carry emergency supplies, food, and warm gear in case of unexpected delays on the ground.

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CKH → YKSPI · AN4
CKH → YKSR3 · A40
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Encyclopaedia

Chokurdakh Airport is an airport in Yakutia, Russia located 1 km north of Chokurdakh. It is a major airfield handling small transport aircraft. Google Earth imagery shows a taxiway network on the north side, a feature not common to Russian civilian airports.

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