Moma Airport — Khonuu, Russia

Moma Airport serves Khonuu, a remote settlement in the Momsky District of Sakha Republic (Yakutia), Russia, deep in one of the coldest inhabited regions on Earth. MQJ operates as a small, unpaved airfield critical for connecting this isolated Siberian community to the outside world, since road access is limited or seasonal at best. Flights here typically rely on rugged aircraft suited to gravel or dirt strips and harsh winter conditions, often reaching minus 50 Celsius. The airport primarily handles passenger transport, mail, and essential supply runs, functioning as a lifeline rather than a hub. Given the sparse population and extreme climate of the surrounding taiga and mountain terrain, MQJ sees infrequent, small-scale traffic, usually operated by regional Russian carriers serving Yakutia's far-flung districts.