Tiksi Airport
Tiksi Airport is the main air gateway for Tiksi in northern Russia, serving this remote Arctic settlement from a low-lying site just 26 feet above sea level. Classified as a medium airport, it is identified by IATA code IKS and ICAO code UEST. For travellers, its importance is less about size than access: in a region where distances are vast and conditions can be severe, the airport is a practical link for reaching the Laptev Sea coast and the wider Sakha Republic.
About Tiksi Airport
Tiksi Airport is the main air gateway for Tiksi in northern Russia, serving this remote Arctic settlement from a low-lying site just 26 feet above sea level. Classified as a medium airport, it is identified by IATA code IKS and ICAO code UEST. For travellers, its importance is less about size than access: in a region where distances are vast and conditions can be severe, the airport is a practical link for reaching the Laptev Sea coast and the wider Sakha Republic.
Overview
Tiksi Airport is the main air gateway for Tiksi in northern Russia, serving this remote Arctic settlement from a low-lying site just 26 feet above sea level. Classified as a medium airport, it is identified by IATA code IKS and ICAO code UEST. For travellers, its importance is less about size than access: in a region where distances are vast and conditions can be severe, the airport is a practical link for reaching the Laptev Sea coast and the wider Sakha Republic.
What Travellers Should Know
- Airport codes: IKS and UEST
- Airport type: medium airport serving Tiksi, Russia
- Elevation: 26 ft (8 m)
- Runway: 03/21, 9,845 ft long, concrete surface, lighted
- Time zone: Asia/Yakutsk
Runway And Operations
The airport’s single runway, 03/21, is a substantial 9,845 feet long, with a concrete surface and lighting, which supports reliable operations in demanding northern conditions. For passengers, that usually means an airfield built for practicality rather than spectacle: a straightforward layout, infrastructure suited to cold-weather flying, and a focus on safe arrivals and departures in a place where weather and daylight can shape travel plans more than at airports in milder climates.
Planning Your Trip
When organising a trip through Tiksi Airport, it helps to pay close attention to local time, as the airport operates in the Asia/Yakutsk time zone. In remote destinations like Tiksi, travellers are wise to confirm schedules carefully, allow extra flexibility, and prepare for weather-related changes. The airport is best thought of as an essential transport hub for reaching a far northern community, so arriving with realistic expectations and a little buffer in your itinerary can make the journey much smoother.
Routes
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FAQ
Tiksi 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
- Tiksi Airport is located in Tiksi, Russia (Europe), at coordinates 71.700°, 128.900°.
- Its IATA code is IKS and its ICAO code is UEST.
- Tiksi Airport serves Tiksi, Russia. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Tiksi Airport operates on Asia/Yakutsk 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.
- Tiksi Airport sits at latitude 71.700° and longitude 128.900°. 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 IKS. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for IKS is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from IKS 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.