Airport code
PWE — Pevek Airport
PWE is the IATA code for Pevek Airport, an airport serving Apapelgino, Russia. Its ICAO code is UHMP, and it operates in the UTC time zone (UTC+12). The airport sits at 69.7833, 170.5970 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 11 ft (3 m).
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About Pevek Airport
Pevek Airport is a civilian airport located 15 km northeast of Pevek. It is located on the coast of the East Siberian Sea, and it is one of the few airports in Russia on the polar route capable of handling aircraft as large as the Boeing 767, and, in case of emergency, even larger planes.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | PWE |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | UHMP |
| Airport name | Pevek Airport |
| City | Apapelgino |
| Country | Russia |
| Time zone | UTC (UTC+12) |
| Latitude | 69.7833 |
| Longitude | 170.5970 |
| Elevation | 11 ft (3 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 8,202 ft (2,500 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Pevek Airport?
The IATA code for Pevek Airport is PWE.
What is the ICAO code for Pevek Airport?
The ICAO code for Pevek Airport is UHMP.
Where is PWE airport located?
Pevek Airport (PWE) is located in Apapelgino, Russia.
What time zone is PWE in?
Pevek Airport operates in the UTC time zone, which is UTC+12.
What is the nearest airport to PWE?
The nearest airport to Pevek Airport (PWE) is Cherskiy Airport (CYX) in Cherskiy, about 382 km away.
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