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Remote Siberian gateway serving the Neryungri coal region.
Location
Neryungri, Russia
Chulman Airport, officially known by its location name Neryungri, is a regional airport situated in the Sakha Republic (Yakutia) in the Russian Far East. It serves the city of Neryungri, a major coal-mining center in southern Yakutia, and provides essential air connectivity to this otherwise remote area.
The airport operates under the IATA code NER and ICAO code UELL and handles a modest volume of passenger traffic, primarily serving regional routes within Russia. Given the lack of extensive road and rail alternatives for reaching many destinations, the airport plays a critical role in the transportation infrastructure of the region.
Flights from Chulman typically connect to major Russian hubs such as Moscow and regional centers in Siberia and the Far East. The airport's operations are influenced by the harsh Siberian climate, with cold winters posing challenges to regular flight schedules.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building suited to its regional traffic volumes.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between Chulman Airport and the city of Neryungri is primarily provided by bus and taxi services.
Airlines here
Yakutia Airlines and other Russian regional carriers have operated scheduled services through this airport.
Notable facts
- ›Located in the Sakha Republic (Yakutia), one of the coldest inhabited regions on Earth.
- ›Neryungri is a major coal-mining city, and the airport supports the local industrial workforce.
- ›The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 2,841 feet (866 meters) above sea level.
- ›The name 'Chulman' comes from the nearby Chulman River.
- ›Air transport is critical here due to limited road connectivity across vast Siberian terrain.
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 Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
