Cheboksary Airport
Cheboksary Airport is the main air gateway for Cheboksary, the capital of the Chuvash Republic in Russia, giving the city a direct connection to domestic air travel and a practical arrival point for visitors heading into the Volga region. Identified by IATA code CSY and ICAO code UWKS, it is classified as a medium airport, which usually means a more manageable, less overwhelming travel experience than the country’s largest hubs.
About Cheboksary Airport
Cheboksary Airport is the main air gateway for Cheboksary, the capital of the Chuvash Republic in Russia, giving the city a direct connection to domestic air travel and a practical arrival point for visitors heading into the Volga region. Identified by IATA code CSY and ICAO code UWKS, it is classified as a medium airport, which usually means a more manageable, less overwhelming travel experience than the country’s largest hubs.
The airport sits at an elevation of 558 feet (170 metres) and has two runways, giving it operational flexibility for different aircraft and conditions. Its main runway, 06/24, is 8,241 feet long, surfaced in asphalt, and lighted, making it the key strip for regular flight operations. A second runway, 06R/24L, measures 4,950 feet and has a grass surface, a detail that matters more to aviation enthusiasts and specialist operators than to most passengers, but still says something about the airport’s broader airfield capability.
Overview
Cheboksary Airport is the main air gateway for Cheboksary, the capital of the Chuvash Republic in Russia, giving the city a direct connection to domestic air travel and a practical arrival point for visitors heading into the Volga region. Identified by IATA code CSY and ICAO code UWKS, it is classified as a medium airport, which usually means a more manageable, less overwhelming travel experience than the country’s largest hubs.
Useful facts
- Airport codes: CSY (IATA) and UWKS (ICAO)
- Serves: Cheboksary, Russia
- Airport type: medium airport
- Elevation: 558 ft (170 m) above sea level
- Time zone: Europe/Moscow
What this means for travellers
For most travellers, Cheboksary Airport is best thought of as a straightforward regional airport: easier to navigate, quicker to move through, and generally less stressful than a giant international hub. Because it operates on Europe/Moscow time, it is worth checking your ticket, transfer plans, and hotel arrangements carefully if you are arriving from another Russian region or connecting onward, especially when coordinating pickups or same-day ground travel into the city.
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FAQ
Cheboksary Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Cheboksary Airport is located in Cheboksary, Russia (Europe), at coordinates 56.130°, 47.270°.
- Its IATA code is CSY and its ICAO code is UWKS.
- Cheboksary Airport serves Cheboksary, Russia. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Cheboksary Airport operates on Europe/Moscow local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Cheboksary Airport sits at latitude 56.130° and longitude 47.270°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from CSY. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for CSY is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from CSY on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Russia. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.