Chita Airport
Chita-Kadala International Airport is the main air gateway for Chita in eastern Russia, handling both domestic and wider regional travel through a large-airport facility. Identified by IATA code HTA and ICAO code UIAA, it is the airport most visitors will use when arriving in or departing from the city. Its setting at 2,272 feet (693 m) above sea level is worth noting for travelers who pay attention to local weather and aircraft conditions, especially during seasonal changes typical of inland Siberian climates.
About Chita Airport
Chita-Kadala International Airport is the main air gateway for Chita in eastern Russia, handling both domestic and wider regional travel through a large-airport facility. Identified by IATA code HTA and ICAO code UIAA, it is the airport most visitors will use when arriving in or departing from the city. Its setting at 2,272 feet (693 m) above sea level is worth noting for travelers who pay attention to local weather and aircraft conditions, especially during seasonal changes typical of inland Siberian climates.
Overview
Chita-Kadala International Airport is the main air gateway for Chita in eastern Russia, handling both domestic and wider regional travel through a large-airport facility. Identified by IATA code HTA and ICAO code UIAA, it is the airport most visitors will use when arriving in or departing from the city. Its setting at 2,272 feet (693 m) above sea level is worth noting for travelers who pay attention to local weather and aircraft conditions, especially during seasonal changes typical of inland Siberian climates.
What travelers should know
- The airport operates in the Asia/Chita time zone, so double-check arrival and departure times if you are connecting from other parts of Russia.
- Its main paved runway, 11/29, is 9,430 feet long, concrete-surfaced, and lighted, supporting regular operations in varied conditions.
- A second runway, 11L/29R, is 5,905 feet long and grass-surfaced, which is more relevant to certain aircraft types than to most commercial passengers.
- Because it serves Chita directly, the airport is the most practical starting point for reaching the city and nearby parts of Zabaykalsky Krai.
- The official airport website is http://aerochita.ru/, which is the best place to check local airport information before travel.
Facilities and arrival context
For most passengers, the airport’s value lies in straightforward access rather than sheer scale: it is large enough to serve as a key regional hub, yet still tied closely to the needs of Chita rather than sprawling across multiple distant terminals. That usually means a more focused travel experience, but visitors should still plan ahead for ground transport, local timing, and weather-related variations, especially in colder months when conditions can affect journeys beyond the terminal.
Routes
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Nearby airports
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FAQ
Chita 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.
9 common questions
- Chita Airport is located in Chita, Russia (Europe), at coordinates 52.030°, 113.300°.
- Its IATA code is HTA and its ICAO code is UIAA.
- Chita Airport serves Chita, Russia. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Chita Airport operates on Asia/Chita 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.
- Chita Airport sits at latitude 52.030° and longitude 113.300°. 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 HTA. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for HTA is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from HTA on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is 17 Zvezdnaya Ulitsa, Chita, Zabaykalsky Krai, 672018, Russia, the phone number is +7 302 240-01-09, the official website is http://www.aerochita.ru/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- 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.