Khatanga Airport — Khatanga, Russia
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Distance & flight time from HTG
Khatanga Airport
HTG is Khatanga Airport, an extremely remote airport in Russia's Krasnoyarsk Krai, located above the Arctic Circle in the Taymyr Peninsula region. It serves the small settlement of Khatanga, one of the northernmost inhabited places in Russia, and functions as a critical supply link for Arctic research, indigenous communities, and occasional mammoth fossil expeditions that have made the region notable among paleontologists. The airport has also historically supported polar aviation and Arctic exploration logistics. Given the harsh climate and isolation, HTG operates limited flights primarily connecting to larger Siberian hubs, making it an essential but sparsely used lifeline airport for this far northern region.
Runways at Khatanga Airport (HTG)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 8872 ft (2704 m) | 158 ft (48 m) | CON |
Radio frequencies for Khatanga Airport (HTG)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| PMSV | METEO | 126.6 MHz |
| RDR | KRUG | 118.1 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.1 MHz |
Airports near Khatanga Airport (HTG)
- Saskylakh Airport (SYS) — 398.6 km (247.7 mi)
- Alykel International Airport (NSK) — 630.5 km (391.8 mi)
- Polyarny Airport (PYJ) — 723.8 km (449.7 mi)
- Dikson Airport (DKS) — 744.3 km (462.5 mi)
- Igarka Airport (IAA) — 789.2 km (490.4 mi)
- Svetlogorsk Airport (SES) — 790.0 km (490.9 mi)
- Tiksi Airport (IKS) — 908.6 km (564.6 mi)
- Zhigansk Airport (ZIX) — 991.4 km (616.0 mi)
HTG serves Khatanga, one of the northernmost towns in Russia's Arctic Taymyr Peninsula. It is known for supporting mammoth fossil expeditions and polar research rather than regular commercial tourism.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Khatanga Airport?
The IATA code for Khatanga Airport is HTG.
What is the ICAO code for Khatanga Airport?
The ICAO code for Khatanga Airport is UOHH. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.