VYI · medium airport

Vilyuisk Airport

Vilyuisk, Russia

Airports

VYImedium airport

Vilyuisk Airport

Vilyuisk, Russia

Explore Vilyuisk city guide Navigate to this airport

Routes out

Destinations

UENW

ICAO

361 ft

Elevation

TravelerPulse profile

Remote Siberian gateway serving the Vilyuisk district of Yakutia.

Location

Vilyuisk, Russia

Vilyuisk Airport (IATA: VYI, ICAO: UENW) is a regional airport serving the town of Vilyuisk in the Sakha Republic (Yakutia), Russia. Located in one of the most remote and coldest inhabited regions on Earth, the airport provides essential air connectivity for a population that has limited surface transport options, particularly during winter. The airport primarily handles domestic regional flights, connecting Vilyuisk to Yakutsk, the regional capital. Given the extreme sub-Arctic climate and the town's isolation, air travel is a critical lifeline for residents and goods transported to the area.

Terminals

The airport has a small, single terminal typical of remote Russian regional airports serving a limited number of passengers.

Getting to & from

Ground transport between the airport and Vilyuisk town center is limited, with taxis and local vehicles being the primary options.

Airlines here

Polar Airlines, a Yakutia-based regional carrier, is the primary operator serving routes from Vilyuisk Airport.

Notable facts

›Vilyuisk is located in the Sakha Republic (Yakutia), one of the coldest inhabited regions in the world.
›Winter temperatures in the area can drop below -50°C, creating extreme operational challenges for the airport.
›The airport serves as a critical transport link for a town with limited road connectivity.
›Flights to Yakutsk represent the primary scheduled service from this airport.
›The surrounding region is notable for diamond mining activity in Yakutia.

Wikipedia

This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.

Gateway to the remote Siberian heartland of Yakutia's vast wilderness

Vilyuisk Airport serves the small town of Vilyuisk in the Sakha Republic (Yakutia), one of the most isolated regions of Russia. The airport functions as a critical lifeline for a community that endures some of the harshest winters on Earth, with temperatures plunging well below minus forty degrees Celsius. It primarily handles regional turboprop and small aircraft operations connecting Vilyuisk to Yakutsk and other remote Siberian settlements.

Terminals

Main Terminal — A small single-building facility handling all passenger arrivals, departures, and basic check-in services for regional flights.

Ground Transport

Local taxi services available outside the terminal
Private vehicle pickup by arrangement
Shared minibus transfers to Vilyuisk town centre

Nearby Hotels

Gostinitsa Vilyuisk (local guesthouse)
Vilyuisk Town Hotel

Dining

Food options at Vilyuisk Airport are extremely limited, typically confined to a small buffet or canteen within the terminal offering basic hot meals and beverages. Travellers are advised to stock up on food in Yakutsk before arriving, as options in the town itself are sparse and seasonal availability can be unpredictable.

Traveller Tips

Dress in extreme cold-weather layers year-round, as temperatures can be severely sub-zero even in spring and autumn.
Confirm all flight schedules directly with the carrier before travel, as regional services are subject to frequent weather-related delays and cancellations.
Carry cash in Russian rubles, as card payment infrastructure is unreliable in this remote area.
Allow extra buffer days in your itinerary for unexpected flight disruptions due to fog, ice, or snowstorms.

AI-assisted overview, verified against public sources.

Airlines serving this airport

No scheduled airline data available.

Routes

No route data available.

Hotels near VYI

Pick what matters for your layover or early flight, then compare on your favorite booking site.

Compare stays for your dates

Where

Check-in

Check-out

Guests

Rooms

IndianAirports may receive compensation when you book or purchase through some of the links on this page, at no additional cost to you. Prices and availability are set by the booking provider and may change. We never share your private trip details with partners — only the destination, dates and party size you searched.

City & Place Guide

No guide exists for this place yet — Click to generate a Traveler Pulse guide.

Passport, Visa & Immigration

Flying internationally via VYI? Check entry, transit and customs requirements for Russia from official government sources.

Russia visa & entry information →Embassy & consulate finder →

Encyclopaedia

Vilyuisk Airport is an airport serving, and located 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) east of, the urban locality of Vilyuysk, Vilyuysky District, in the Sakha Republic of Russia. It accommodates small transport aircraft.

Read full article on Wikipedia

Latest news

No recent news found.