Podkamennaya Tunguska Airport — Bor, Russia

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Searching for an airport code near Bor? Podkamennaya Tunguska Airport is identified as TGP (ICAO: UNIP).

Distance & flight time from TGP

Podkamennaya Tunguska Airport

Podkamennaya Tunguska Airport serves a remote settlement in Russia's Krasnoyarsk Krai, deep in the Siberian taiga along the Podkamennaya Tunguska River. TGP is best known for its proximity to the site of the 1908 Tunguska event, a massive explosion believed caused by a meteoroid airburst that flattened an estimated 80 million trees across a vast forest area. The airport itself is a small, sparsely equipped facility providing essential access for researchers, scientists studying the historic impact zone, and local residents in this isolated Siberian region. Harsh winter conditions and limited infrastructure define operations at TGP, which remains one of the few practical entry points into this remote and scientifically significant wilderness area.

Runways at Podkamennaya Tunguska Airport (TGP)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
04/225597 ft (1706 m)92 ft (28 m)

Radio frequencies for Podkamennaya Tunguska Airport (TGP)

No published frequency data for this airport.

Airports near Podkamennaya Tunguska Airport (TGP)

Podkamennaya Tunguska Airport (TGP) in Siberia serves the remote site of the 1908 Tunguska explosion, providing crucial access for researchers studying this historic meteoroid airburst event.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Podkamennaya Tunguska Airport?

The IATA code for Podkamennaya Tunguska Airport is TGP.

What is the ICAO code for Podkamennaya Tunguska Airport?

The ICAO code for Podkamennaya Tunguska Airport is UNIP. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.