Vorkuta Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Vorkuta, Russia. Its IATA code is VKT and its ICAO code is UUYW. The airport lies at an elevation of 604 ft (184 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 08/26, 7,218 ft (2,200 m) long. Local time follows the Europe/Moscow time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- VKT
- ICAO code
- UUYW
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 604 ft (184 m)
- Coordinates
- 67.4886, 63.9931
- Time zone
- Europe/Moscow
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 7,218 ft · 2,200 m | 157 ft · 48 m | Concrete | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Vorkuta Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| SLY Salekhard Airport | Salekhard, Russia | 151 km · 94 mi |
| AMV Amderma Airport | Amderma, Russia | 272 km · 169 mi |
| USK Usinsk Airport | Usinsk, Russia | 334 km · 208 mi |
| BVJ Bovanenkovo Airport | Bovanenkovo, Russia | 359 km · 223 mi |
| PEX Pechora Airport | Pechora, Russia | 404 km · 251 mi |
| EYK Beloyarskiy Airport | Russia | 441 km · 274 mi |
| NYA Nyagan Airport | Nyagan, Russia | 603 km · 375 mi |
| OVS Sovetskiy Airport | Sovetskiy, Russia | 685 km · 426 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from VKT. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 3,565 | 2,215 | 1,925 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 3,602 | 2,238 | 1,945 | View route |
| LHR London | 3,820 | 2,374 | 2,063 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 3,912 | 2,431 | 2,112 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 4,382 | 2,723 | 2,366 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 4,417 | 2,745 | 2,385 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 4,734 | 2,941 | 2,556 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 5,799 | 3,603 | 3,131 | View route |
| JFK New York | 7,479 | 4,647 | 4,038 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 7,966 | 4,950 | 4,301 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 8,462 | 5,258 | 4,569 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 8,735 | 5,427 | 4,716 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 10,250 | 6,369 | 5,534 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 10,826 | 6,727 | 5,845 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 13,271 | 8,246 | 7,166 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 13,345 | 8,292 | 7,206 | View route |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Vorkuta Airport?
The IATA code of Vorkuta Airport is VKT and its ICAO code is UUYW.
Where is Vorkuta Airport located?
Vorkuta Airport is in Vorkuta, Komi Republic, Russia, at 67.4886, 63.9931.
What time zone is Vorkuta Airport in?
Vorkuta Airport uses the IANA time zone Europe/Moscow. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Vorkuta Airport?
The longest runway listed is 08/26, 7,218 ft (2,200 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Vorkuta Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Salekhard Airport (SLY), about 151 km (94 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.