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Remote Arctic airfield serving the Moma district of Yakutia.
Location
Khonuu, Russia
Moma Airport (IATA: MQJ, ICAO: UEMA) is a small regional airport located near Khonuu, the administrative center of the Moma District in the Sakha Republic (Yakutia), Russia. Situated in one of the most remote and sparsely populated regions of northeastern Siberia, the airport serves as a vital lifeline for local communities that have no road connections to the outside world.
The airport handles light regional air traffic, primarily supporting residents, government operations, and supply flights. Given the extreme subarctic climate of the area, operations can be challenging, particularly during the harsh winter months when temperatures can drop to extremely low levels.
Getting to & from
Ground transport from the airport to Khonuu is limited to local road or off-road vehicles, as no formal public transit infrastructure exists.
Airlines here
Regional carriers operating under Yakutia Airlines or similar local operators have historically served this airport with small aircraft.
Notable facts
- ›Located in the Moma District of the Sakha Republic (Yakutia), one of Russia's most remote regions.
- ›Khonuu has no road connections to the broader Russian road network, making air access essential.
- ›The region experiences extreme subarctic temperatures, sometimes among the coldest inhabited places on Earth.
- ›The airport primarily supports small propeller-driven regional aircraft suited to short, unpaved or gravel strips.
- ›Air service here is considered socially significant by Russian authorities due to the isolation of the community.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
