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Yakutia's main gateway in the heart of Siberia.
Opened
1932
Location
Yakutsk, Russia
Platon Oyunsky Yakutsk International Airport (IATA: YKS, ICAO: UEEE) serves as the primary aviation hub for the Sakha Republic (Yakutia) in the Russian Far East. Named after the Yakut poet and statesman Platon Oyunsky, the airport handles both domestic and international flights, connecting this remote region to Moscow, other Russian cities, and select international destinations.
Yakutsk is one of the coldest cities on Earth, and the airport operates under extreme subarctic conditions, with winter temperatures regularly falling below −40°C. Special cold-weather operational procedures and aircraft heating equipment are essential for year-round operations.
The airport serves as a hub for Yakutia Airlines (now operating under IrAero and other successor arrangements) and handles a significant volume of cargo, given the region's reliance on air transport for supplies due to limited road and rail connectivity.
Terminals
The airport has a main passenger terminal handling both domestic and international traffic, with limited but functional facilities for the region.
Getting to & from
The airport is located approximately 5 km north of central Yakutsk, accessible by taxi, bus, and private vehicles via the main road corridor.
Airlines here
Key carriers include Yakutia Airlines, Aeroflot, S7 Airlines, and Aurora, connecting Yakutsk to Moscow and regional Russian destinations.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Platon Oyunsky, a prominent Yakut poet and Soviet-era statesman.
- ›Operates in one of the world's coldest inhabited regions, with temperatures sometimes below −50°C.
- ›Serves as a critical supply lifeline for remote communities in the Sakha Republic.
- ›The airport handles a substantial cargo volume due to limited ground transport infrastructure in the region.
- ›Runway operations require special cold-weather aircraft maintenance and de-icing protocols year-round.
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 Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
