Cherskiy Airport
CYX / UESS
Cherskiy Airport serves the settlement of Chersky in the Sakha (Yakutia) region of Russia. It is a small regional airport handling infrequent scheduled and charter flights that link the Arctic settlement to larger regional centres.
The facility is compact and oriented around a single small passenger building and apron; passenger volumes are very low and operations are seasonal/irregular due to weather.
Terminal Guide for Cherskiy Airport #
The airport has a single, small passenger terminal with basic check-in and arrival areas. Facilities are minimal - expect a simple waiting area and basic shelter rather than full terminal services.
No inter-terminal transport is required - everything is contained in the single building and apron area.
Getting to and From Cherskiy Airport #
Road access is the only practical surface link; the airport is close to the settlement so journey times into town are short. Public transport is typically nonexistent or very limited.
- Taxis / private car: The main option for getting to/from the airport; travel time into the settlement is usually a few minutes. Fares should be agreed in advance or arranged through local authorities.
- Buses / shuttles: None regularly scheduled; occasional community transport may run depending on season and demand.
- Driving: Access by road; driving times are short within the settlement but roads may be affected by seasonal conditions (ice, snow).
- Ride-share: Unavailable in this remote area.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Cherskiy Airport #
The airport offers very limited passenger facilities. Expect essentially basic shelter, seating, and possibly a small arrivals desk.
- Lounges: None.
- Food & drink: No full-service restaurants; bring snacks and water.
- Wi‑Fi & charging: Unreliable or unavailable; bring power banks.
- Luggage storage / services: Unavailable.
- Accessibility: Basic; facility is small but services for reduced mobility will be minimal - check locally in advance.
Tips for Cherskiy Airport #
- Carry sufficient cash (rubles); small Arctic airports often have no card facilities.
- Flights can be irregular in winter - confirm departure the day before and again on the morning of travel.
- Expect minimal passenger services on arrival - pack snacks and warm layers.
- If you need onward ground transport, pre-book a vehicle; local taxis may be scarce.
Weather & Climate near Cherskiy Airport #
Cherskiy Airport's climate is classified as Subarctic (Dry Summer) - Subarctic (Dry Summer) climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -37°C to 18°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -37° - -29° | -45° | 9 mm | some cloud | 95% | 3.9 m/s | 0.0 low | 1.9h |
| February | Poor | -35° - -28° | -43° | 8 mm | partly cloudy | 96% | 3.9 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.3h |
| March | Poor | -30° - -21° | -35° | 8 mm | partly cloudy | 96% | 3.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 11.4h |
| April | Poor | -20° - -9° | -22° | 6 mm | partly cloudy | 93% | 3.9 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 15.5h |
| May | Acceptable | -5° - 4° | -5° | 6 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 4.0 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 20.5h |
| June | Very Good | 4° - 15° | 8° | 14 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 4.4 m/s | 1.0 high | 24.0h |
| July | Good | 8° - 18° | 13° | 31 mm | overcast | 76% | 4.4 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 22.5h |
| August | Good | 4° - 14° | 7° | 29 mm | overcast | 81% | 4.4 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 17.2h |
| September | Acceptable | -2° - 6° | -2° | 20 mm | overcast | 89% | 4.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 13.0h |
| October | Poor | -14° - -7° | -17° | 14 mm | overcast | 95% | 4.2 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.9h |
| November | Poor | -28° - -21° | -35° | 13 mm | partly cloudy | 96% | 4.1 m/s | 0.0 low | 3.9h |
| December | Poor | -35° - -29° | -43° | 8 mm | partly cloudy | 96% | 3.8 m/s | 0.0 low | 0.0h |