Ust-Tsylma Airport — Ust-Tsylma, Russia

Ust-Tsylma Airport, identified by the code UTS, serves the historic village of Ust-Tsylma in Russia's Komi Republic, a settlement founded in the sixteenth century and known for preserving distinctive Old Believer religious and cultural traditions along the Pechora River. This small regional airstrip provides an essential air link for a community otherwise isolated by vast stretches of taiga and challenging seasonal terrain, where river transport freezes for much of the year. UTS primarily handles small domestic aircraft connecting Ust-Tsylma to Syktyvkar and other regional centers, carrying passengers, mail, and essential supplies. The airport's modest infrastructure reflects the sparse population it serves, yet it remains a critical connector for this culturally significant northern Russian village.