Yakutsk Airport

UEEE / YKS

Yakutsk, RU

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 35 min ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
-20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -24°C
6 kt
10°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1032 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR UEEE 041000Z 01003MPS CAVOK M20/M24 Q1032 R05/410149 NOSIG RMK QFE765
QNH
1032 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1021 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (325 ft)
Pressure Alt
-238 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -4,360 ft
ISA Deviation: -34.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF UEEE 040800Z 0409/0515 01005G10MPS 9999 -SN OVC100 TEMPO 0409/0424 2100 -SN SCT007 OVC100
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:34Z BASE
+0h
VFR
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 10,000 ft
Light Snow

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EEE
05L ✈️
23R
05R ✈️
23L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05L/23R
Active: 05L
8,202 ft 161 ft CON 29°
4.6 kt 3.9 kt
40° angle
✈️ 05R/23L
Active: 05R
11,155 ft 197 ft CON 36°
4.6 kt 3.9 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - UEEE

7,718 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
55.1%
MVFR
16%
IFR
6.4%
LIFR
22.5%

Yakutsk Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 55.1% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 28.9% of observations. Temperature extremes range from -50°C to 19°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 29% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 0% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, November.

Temperature Range

Average: -25.5°C
Range: -50°C to 19°C
-50°C 19°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 29%

Best Months for VFR

March September November

Statistics computed from 7,718 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Yakutsk Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: UEEE
IATA Code: YKS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 325 ft MSL

Location

City: Yakutsk
Country: RU
Latitude: 62.093300°
Longitude: 129.770996°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 05L/23R
Length: 8,202 ft
Width: 161 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 05R/23L
Length: 11,155 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Yakutsk Airport

Overview

Yakutsk Airport serves the capital city of the Sakha Republic in eastern Siberia, Russia, located at 62.093300N, 129.770996E. As a medium-sized airport positioned in an extreme northern environment, it supports critical transportation infrastructure for a remote region characterized by challenging climatic conditions.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations indicate significant variability, with only 51.9% of conditions supporting Visual Flight Rules (VFR). Extremely low temperatures averaging -23.7°C create substantial challenges, with potential temperature ranges from -50°C to 19°C. Fog occurs in 31.2% of observations, and instrument flight conditions (IFR and LIFR) collectively represent 31.3% of weather scenarios.

Notable Features

The airport features two concrete runways: 05L/23R at 8,202 feet and 05R/23L at 11,155 feet, providing robust operational flexibility. Situated at 325 feet mean sea level, the airport's elevation is relatively modest, but the surrounding Siberian landscape presents significant meteorological and geographical complexities for aviation operations.

Approach Considerations

September through November represent the most favorable months for visual flight conditions, offering pilots more predictable operational windows. The extensive runway lengths accommodate various aircraft types, with dual parallel runways providing multiple approach and departure options depending on prevailing conditions.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.