Chokurdakh Airport

UESO / CKH

Chokurdah, RU

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Chokurdakh Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: UESO
IATA Code: CKH
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 151 ft MSL

Location

City: Chokurdah
Country: RU
Latitude: 70.623100°
Longitude: 147.901993°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-10

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 6,233 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Chokurdakh Airport

Overview

Chokurdakh Airport serves the remote northeastern region of the Sakha Republic in Russia, located at 70.623100 North latitude and 147.901993 East longitude. Positioned at an elevation of 151 feet mean sea level, this medium-sized airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the isolated Arctic community of Chokurdakh.

Flying Conditions

The airport's high latitude location ensures extreme seasonal weather variations characteristic of the Arctic region. Pilots should anticipate challenging meteorological conditions, with potential significant crosswinds along the 07/25 runway axis given the airport's exposed geographical position.

Notable Features

The single concrete runway measuring 6,233 feet in length supports medium-sized aircraft operations in this remote Arctic environment. The airport's geographical coordinates indicate its location in a subarctic landscape, which likely involves complex terrain and potentially challenging navigation conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 07/25 provides the primary approach avenue, with its substantial 6,233-foot length accommodating various aircraft types operating in this challenging northern environment. Pilots should prepare for potential rapid weather changes and be equipped with appropriate cold-weather and high-latitude navigation capabilities when planning operations at Chokurdakh Airport.

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Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution

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.