Airport code
VKT — Vorkuta Airport
VKT is the IATA code for Vorkuta Airport, an airport serving Vorkuta, Russia. Its ICAO code is UUYW, and it operates in the Europe/Moscow time zone (UTC+3). The airport sits at 67.4886, 63.9931 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 604 ft (184 m).
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About Vorkuta Airport
Vorkuta Airport is a small airport in the Komi Republic, Russia located 3 km west of Vorkuta. It accommodates small airliners. The pavement length is 2,200 meters; however, it is shortened 300 m due to a displaced threshold.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | VKT |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | UUYW |
| Airport name | Vorkuta Airport |
| City | Vorkuta |
| Country | Russia |
| Time zone | Europe/Moscow (UTC+3) |
| Latitude | 67.4886 |
| Longitude | 63.9931 |
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 7,218 ft (2,200 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Vorkuta Airport?
The IATA code for Vorkuta Airport is VKT.
What is the ICAO code for Vorkuta Airport?
The ICAO code for Vorkuta Airport is UUYW.
Where is VKT airport located?
Vorkuta Airport (VKT) is located in Vorkuta, Russia.
What time zone is VKT in?
Vorkuta Airport operates in the Europe/Moscow time zone, which is UTC+3.
What is the nearest airport to VKT?
The nearest airport to Vorkuta Airport (VKT) is Salekhard Airport (SLY) in Salekhard, about 151 km away.
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