Mirny Airport — Mirny, Russia
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereMirny Airport in Mirny uses the IATA code MJZ, with UERR as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from MJZ
Mirny Airport
MJZ designates Mirny Airport, serving the town of Mirny in the Sakha Republic of Russia, a remote area of eastern Siberia famous for hosting one of the world's largest diamond mines, the Mir mine, whose vast open pit is visible from the air. The airport exists largely to support the diamond mining industry operated by Alrosa, along with the logistical needs of a town built almost entirely around that single industry in one of the coldest inhabited regions on Earth. MJZ handles domestic Russian flights connecting Mirny to Yakutsk and Moscow, essential given the extreme isolation and harsh winter conditions that make overland travel impractical for much of the year.
Runways at Mirny Airport (MJZ)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 9187 ft (2800 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | CON |
Radio frequencies for Mirny Airport (MJZ)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 125.9 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 126.6 MHz |
| TWR | LANDING | 120.8 MHz |
Airports near Mirny Airport (MJZ)
- Lensk Airport (ULK) — 205.6 km (127.8 mi)
- Vilyuisk Airport (VYI) — 407.5 km (253.2 mi)
- Olyokminsk Airport (OLZ) — 415.8 km (258.4 mi)
- Polyarny Airport (PYJ) — 440.4 km (273.7 mi)
- Zhigansk Airport (ZIX) — 647.8 km (402.5 mi)
- Vanavara Airport (VAQ) — 667.7 km (414.9 mi)
- Ust-Kut Airport (UKX) — 783.5 km (486.8 mi)
- Magan Airport (GYG) — 800.5 km (497.4 mi)
MJZ is Mirny Airport in Siberia, Russia, near the famous Mir diamond mine. Not to be confused with the MIR space station; this code is for the mining town.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Mirny Airport?
The IATA code for Mirny Airport is MJZ.
What is the ICAO code for Mirny Airport?
The ICAO code for Mirny Airport is UERR. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.