IKS

Tiksi Airport

Tiksi · RussiaICAO UEST

Tiksi Airport (IKS) is an airport serving Tiksi, Russia, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 71° 41' 51.7" N, 128° 54' 10.8" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. With 1 direct destinations served by 2 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Yakutsk (GMT+9).

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

26/ 8m

Asia/Yakutsk

GMT+9

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Airport Details

IATA Code

IKS

ICAO Code

UEST

City

Tiksi

Country

Russia

Elevation

26 ft

Local Time

02:48 AM (GMT+9)

Coordinates

Latitude:71.6977°

Longitude:128.9030°

Popular Routes from IKS

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
YKS	Yakutsk, Russia	666 mi	1h 46m	short-haul	273 kg	View

Airlines Operating at IKS

2 active airlines serving Tiksi Airport.

Aircompany Yakutia

R3Russia

Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)

PIUnited States

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route Type	Distance	Economy	Premium Eco	Business	First
Short-haul	800 km	204 kg	326 kg	592 kg	816 kg
Medium-haul	3,000 km	468 kg	749 kg	1357 kg	1872 kg
Long-haul	8,000 km	1200 kg	1920 kg	3480 kg	4800 kg

Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.

Nearby Airports

Airports closest to Tiksi Airport that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Sakkyryr Airport	SUK	Batagay-Alyta	Russia	439 km

Other Airports in Russia

Anapa Vityazevo Airport

AAQAnapa

Kirovsk-Apatity Airport

Belgorod International Airport

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 71° 41' 51.7" N
Longitude (DMS): 128° 54' 10.8" E
Latitude (Decimal): 71.697701
Longitude (Decimal): 128.903000
Hemisphere: Northern / Eastern

Timezone

IANA Timezone: Asia/Yakutsk
UTC Offset: GMT+9
Current Local Time: 02:48 AM
Elevation (ft): 26 ft
Elevation (m): 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Tiksi Airport?

The IATA code for Tiksi Airport is IKS, and its ICAO code is UEST. The airport is located in Tiksi, Russia.

How many destinations can you fly to from IKS?

There are 1 direct destinations available from Tiksi Airport (IKS) in Tiksi, Russia.

What airlines fly from IKS?

There are 2 airlines operating from IKS, including Aircompany Yakutia, Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989).

What timezone is Tiksi Airport in?

Tiksi Airport is in the Asia/Yakutsk timezone (GMT+9). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.

What is the elevation of Tiksi Airport?

Tiksi Airport sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level.

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