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Ukhta Airport

Ukhta, Russia

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Ukhta Airport

Ukhta, Russia

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UUYH

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482 ft

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Regional gateway serving Russia's Komi Republic oil town.

Location

Ukhta, Russia

Ukhta Airport (IATA: UCT, ICAO: UUYH) is a regional airport serving the city of Ukhta in the Komi Republic of northwestern Russia. Located in a resource-rich area, the airport primarily supports the local oil and gas industry workforce as well as general regional passenger traffic. The airport operates scheduled domestic flights connecting Ukhta with major Russian cities, particularly Moscow. It functions as an important transport link given the limited road and rail connectivity typical of remote Komi Republic settlements. The facility is relatively modest in scale, handling a limited number of flights and passengers annually, consistent with its role as a regional airport serving a city of approximately 100,000 people.

Terminals

The airport operates a single small terminal building handling both arriving and departing domestic passengers.

Getting to & from

Ground transport between the airport and Ukhta city center is primarily served by taxi and bus services.

Airlines here

Utair Aviation has been among the primary carriers serving Ukhta, operating flights to Moscow and other Russian destinations.

Notable facts

›Located in the Komi Republic, one of Russia's key oil and gas producing regions.
›Serves primarily domestic Russian routes, with Moscow being a key destination.
›The airport's traffic is significantly influenced by the oil and gas industry workforce.
›ICAO code UUYH places it within the Ural region flight information region.
›Limited international connectivity reflects its role as a domestic regional hub.

Wikipedia

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Gateway to the Komi Republic's rugged oil and gas heartland

Ukhta Airport serves the industrial city of Ukhta in the Komi Republic of northwestern Russia, a region historically significant for its oil, gas, and timber industries. The airport has long provided essential connectivity for workers, engineers, and residents in this remote subarctic territory. It operates primarily domestic routes, linking Ukhta to Moscow and other Russian cities across a vast and sparsely populated landscape.

Terminals

Main Terminal — A single compact terminal handling all domestic arrivals and departures with basic passenger amenities.

Ground Transport

Taxi services available outside the terminal
Pre-arranged private transfers to Ukhta city center
Local bus connections to central Ukhta

Nearby Hotels

Hotel Ukhta
Gostinnitsa Neft
Park Hotel Ukhta

Dining

The terminal offers a small café serving hot beverages, light snacks, and basic Russian fare. A wider selection of restaurants and canteens can be found in Ukhta city center, roughly a short drive from the airport.

Traveller Tips

Arrive well ahead of departure as the terminal is small but staffing and processing can be deliberate.
Winter temperatures in Ukhta regularly fall well below -20°C — dress in proper subarctic layers.
Pre-book your taxi or transfer in advance, as on-demand options at the airport are limited.
Carry local rubles in cash, as card acceptance at smaller airport facilities may be unreliable.

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Route map (4 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Advance Leasing Company

Gazpromavia

Severstal Air Company

UTair-Express

Routes

UCT → VKO4G · YK2

UCT → LEDD2 · CR2

UCT → SCWUR · AN4

UCT → USKUR · AN4

Aircraft operating here

Antonov AN-242 routes Yakovlev Yak-421 routes Canadair Regional Jet 2001 routes

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