Bratsk Airport — Bratsk, Russia
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereBratsk Airport in Bratsk uses the IATA code BTK, with UIBB as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from BTK
Bratsk Airport
Bratsk Airport serves Bratsk, an industrial city in the Irkutsk Oblast region of Siberia, Russia, known for its large hydroelectric dam and reservoir. An elevation of 1,610 feet is on record for the field, where one runway covers everything that lands or departs. Flights from BTK connect Bratsk primarily to Irkutsk and Moscow, along with other major Russian cities, serving a population tied closely to the region's aluminum smelting and timber industries. Given Siberia's harsh winters, the airport's operations are shaped heavily by seasonal weather, with temperature extremes common across the surrounding Angara River basin for much of the year.
Runways at Bratsk Airport (BTK)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 10368 ft (3160 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | CON |
Radio frequencies for Bratsk Airport (BTK)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| GND | TAXIING | 121.8 MHz |
| MISC | TRANSIT | 131.8 MHz |
| PMSV | METEO | 127.2 MHz |
| TWR | KRUG | 118.1 MHz |
Airports near Bratsk Airport (BTK)
- Ust-Kut Airport (UKX) — 252.3 km (156.8 mi)
- Vanavara Airport (VAQ) — 444.7 km (276.3 mi)
- Irkutsk International Airport (IKT) — 488.4 km (303.5 mi)
- Krasnoyarsk Cheremshanka Airport (KCY) — 565.3 km (351.3 mi)
- Krasnoyarsk International Airport (KJA) — 569.0 km (353.6 mi)
- Yeniseysk Airport (EIE) — 619.3 km (384.8 mi)
- Baikal International Airport (UUD) — 629.8 km (391.3 mi)
- Baykit Airport (BKA) — 664.2 km (412.7 mi)
Industrial travelers to Bratsk's aluminum plants search BTK for direct Moscow connection times, since Bratsk Airport offers the quickest link into this isolated Siberian city. Others confuse the code with nearby Irkutsk when planning multi-stop trips across the region.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Bratsk Airport?
The IATA code for Bratsk Airport is BTK.
What is the ICAO code for Bratsk Airport?
The ICAO code for Bratsk Airport is UIBB. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.