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.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -29°C and lows of -37°C. Almost no rain.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -28°C and lows of -35°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -21°C and lows of -30°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -20°C. The driest month with just 6 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -5°C. The driest month with just 6 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with 31 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -14°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -21°C and lows of -28°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -29°C and lows of -35°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.