Cherskiy Airport — Cherskiy, Russia
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Distance & flight time from CYX
Cherskiy Airport
CYX identifies Cherskiy Airport, a remote airfield in the Sakha Republic (Yakutia) in Russia's Far East, situated near the mouth of the Kolyma River just above the Arctic Circle. Cherskiy is a small settlement that depends heavily on air transport, since river ice and permafrost terrain make year-round road access impractical. The airport connects local residents to Yakutsk and other regional centers for supplies, medical care, and passenger travel, and it also supports scientific expeditions in the area, including researchers studying Arctic ecosystems and permafrost near the nearby Pleistocene Park rewilding project. Winters here are extraordinarily harsh, and CYX's operations reflect the logistical challenges typical of Russia's sparsely populated northeastern Siberian frontier.
Runways at Cherskiy Airport (CYX)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 5577 ft (1700 m) | 0 ft (0 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Cherskiy Airport (CYX)
No published frequency data for this airport.
Airports near Cherskiy Airport (CYX)
- Keperveem Airport (KPW) — 221.1 km (137.4 mi)
- Srednekolymsk Airport (SEK) — 344.6 km (214.1 mi)
- Pevek Airport (PWE) — 382.1 km (237.4 mi)
- Chokurdakh Airport (CKH) — 557.9 km (346.7 mi)
- Zyryanka Airport (ZKP) — 558.0 km (346.7 mi)
- Belaya Gora Airport (BGN) — 610.5 km (379.3 mi)
- Severo-Evensk Airport (SWV) — 764.4 km (475.0 mi)
- Moma Airport (MQJ) — 803.8 km (499.5 mi)
CYX is not to be mixed up with similarly short codes for other Russian Far East strips. People search CYX to confirm it refers specifically to Cherskiy in Yakutia, a key air-link town for the lower Kolyma River basin.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Cherskiy Airport?
The IATA code for Cherskiy Airport is CYX.
What is the ICAO code for Cherskiy Airport?
The ICAO code for Cherskiy Airport is UESS. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.