Velikiy Ustyug Airport — Velikiy Ustyug, Russia
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Velikiy Ustyug Airport (Velikiy Ustyug) is VUS — its ICAO code is ULWU.
Distance & flight time from VUS
Velikiy Ustyug Airport
Velikiy Ustyug Airport serves the historic town of Velikiy Ustyug in Russia's Vologda Oblast, a settlement famed nationally as the official home of Ded Moroz, Russia's version of Father Frost, drawing seasonal tourist traffic during the winter holiday period. VUS provides domestic connections linking this culturally significant town, known for its ornate churches and silverwork craft tradition, to Vologda and Moscow. Passenger volumes rise noticeably in the lead-up to New Year celebrations, when families travel to visit the Ded Moroz residence and associated festival attractions. Outside this peak season, VUS functions as a modest regional airfield supporting limited demand from a town otherwise reliant on road travel through Russia's northern forested countryside.
Runways at Velikiy Ustyug Airport (VUS)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 5069 ft (1545 m) | 0 ft (0 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Velikiy Ustyug Airport (VUS)
No published frequency data for this airport.
Airports near Velikiy Ustyug Airport (VUS)
- Kotlas Airport (KSZ) — 55.1 km (34.2 mi)
- Syktyvkar Airport (SCW) — 263.3 km (163.6 mi)
- Pobedilovo Airport (KVX) — 307.5 km (191.1 mi)
- Vologda Airport (VGD) — 388.5 km (241.4 mi)
- Kostroma Sokerkino Airport (KMW) — 446.0 km (277.1 mi)
- Yoshkar-Ola Airport (JOK) — 464.3 km (288.5 mi)
- Cherepovets Airport (CEE) — 487.5 km (302.9 mi)
- Ukhta Airport (UCT) — 498.2 km (309.6 mi)
Velikiy Ustyug Airport (VUS) serves Russia's Vologda Oblast town famed as the home of Ded Moroz, seeing seasonal passenger spikes around New Year holiday tourism.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Velikiy Ustyug Airport?
The IATA code for Velikiy Ustyug Airport is VUS.
What is the ICAO code for Velikiy Ustyug Airport?
The ICAO code for Velikiy Ustyug Airport is ULWU. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.