Polyarny Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Yakutia, Russia. Its IATA code is PYJ and its ICAO code is UERP. The airport lies at an elevation of 1,660 ft (506 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 17/35, 10,170 ft (3,100 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Yakutsk time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- PYJ
- ICAO code
- UERP
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 1,660 ft (506 m)
- Coordinates
- 66.4004, 112.0300
- Time zone
- Asia/Yakutsk
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 10,170 ft · 3,100 m | 138 ft · 42 m | Concrete | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Polyarny Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MJZ Mirny Airport | Mirny, Russia | 440 km · 273 mi |
| ZIX Zhigansk Airport | Zhigansk, Russia | 502 km · 312 mi |
| VHV Verkhnevilyuisk Airport | Verkhnevilyuisk, Russia | 507 km · 315 mi |
| VYI Vilyuisk Airport | Vilyuisk, Russia | 539 km · 335 mi |
| SUY Suntar Airport | Suntar, Russia | 541 km · 336 mi |
| SYS Saskylakh Airport | Saskylakh, Russia | 620 km · 385 mi |
| ULK Lensk Airport | Lensk, Russia | 646 km · 401 mi |
| HTG Khatanga Airport | Khatanga, Russia | 724 km · 450 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from PYJ. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEK Beijing | 2,941 | 1,827 | 1,588 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 3,871 | 2,405 | 2,090 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 4,828 | 3,000 | 2,607 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 5,564 | 3,457 | 3,004 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 5,586 | 3,471 | 3,016 | View route |
| LHR London | 5,735 | 3,564 | 3,097 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 5,875 | 3,650 | 3,172 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 5,988 | 3,721 | 3,233 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 7,261 | 4,512 | 3,921 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 8,065 | 5,012 | 4,355 | View route |
| JFK New York | 8,102 | 5,035 | 4,375 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 8,803 | 5,470 | 4,753 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 10,124 | 6,291 | 5,467 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 11,645 | 7,236 | 6,288 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 12,387 | 7,697 | 6,688 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 15,003 | 9,322 | 8,101 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| ACC | CON | 132.100 |
| PMSV | METEO | 127.200 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Polyarny Airport?
The IATA code of Polyarny Airport is PYJ and its ICAO code is UERP.
Where is Polyarny Airport located?
Polyarny Airport is in Yakutia, Sakha (Yakutia) Republic, Russia, at 66.4004, 112.0300.
What time zone is Polyarny Airport in?
Polyarny Airport uses the IANA time zone Asia/Yakutsk. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Polyarny Airport?
The longest runway listed is 17/35, 10,170 ft (3,100 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Polyarny Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Mirny Airport (MJZ), about 440 km (273 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.