Chokurdakh Airport
CKH / UESO
Chokurdakh Airport serves the settlement of Chokurdakh in the Sakha (Yakutia) region of Russia. It is a remote Arctic airfield with very low passenger volumes and primarily supports local connections and general aviation.
The airport has a single small terminal and minimal infrastructure; operations are strongly influenced by seasonal weather and daylight conditions.
Terminal Guide for Chokurdakh Airport #
There is one small terminal with very basic passenger facilities: check-in desk, limited waiting area and apron access. Expect simple services and short walking distances; no airside concourses or jetbridges exist.
Getting to and From Chokurdakh Airport #
Access is limited and primarily by road within the settlement.
- Car / taxi: Local road transfers within Chokurdakh are the norm; travel times are short.
- Public transit: No regular intercity rail links; local transport is minimal.
- Ride-share: Not available; coordinate pickups with local contacts or authorities.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Chokurdakh Airport #
Facilities are minimal due to the remote location.
- Lounges: None.
- Food & drink: Little or no terminal catering; bring food for waits.
- Wi‑Fi: Unreliable or unavailable; mobile coverage can be limited.
- Charging: Very limited electrical outlets.
- Luggage: Basic handling only.
- Accessibility: Very basic - notify local operators in advance for assistance.
Tips for Chokurdakh Airport #
- Facilities are very basic at this Arctic airport - bring supplies and expect limited shelter during delays.
- Flights are subject to extreme weather and visibility conditions; confirm schedules carefully.
- Local ground transport is minimal - arrange pickups through your host or operator in advance.
Weather & Climate near Chokurdakh Airport #
Chokurdakh Airport's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -38°C to 15°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | -38° - -31° | -45° | 12 mm | mostly sunny | 96% | 3.3 m/s | 0.0 low | 0.7h |
| February | Poor | -36° - -29° | -43° | 11 mm | partly cloudy | 97% | 3.1 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.6h |
| March | Poor | -32° - -24° | -37° | 8 mm | partly cloudy | 97% | 3.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 11.3h |
| April | Poor | -24° - -14° | -27° | 7 mm | partly cloudy | 95% | 3.8 m/s | 0.5 low | 16.0h |
| May | Poor | -9° - -2° | -11° | 11 mm | partly cloudy | 92% | 4.3 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 22.0h |
| June | Good | 2° - 10° | 3° | 28 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 4.8 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 24.0h |
| July | Good | 5° - 15° | 8° | 34 mm | overcast | 85% | 4.6 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 23.6h |
| August | Acceptable | 3° - 11° | 4° | 35 mm | overcast | 88% | 4.3 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 17.9h |
| September | Poor | -2° - 4° | -3° | 23 mm | overcast | 93% | 4.0 m/s | 0.2 low | 13.1h |
| October | Poor | -15° - -9° | -19° | 21 mm | overcast | 97% | 3.4 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.5h |
| November | Poor | -30° - -23° | -36° | 16 mm | some cloud | 97% | 3.3 m/s | 0.0 low | 2.4h |
| December | - | -36° - -29° | -42° | 11 mm | - | 96% | 3.1 m/s | 0.0 low | 0.0h |