Tiksi Airport
IKS / UEST
Tiksi Airport is a remote Arctic airport in the Russian Far East with a single terminal handling infrequent civilian flights and periodic military or supply operations. It is not a commercial hub and has low passenger volumes.
Terminal Guide for Tiksi Airport #
The single terminal offers only basic check-in and arrival facilities; passenger amenities are minimal and operations are influenced by weather and seasonality.
Getting to and From Tiksi Airport #
Ground transport options are limited; local taxis or arranged pickups are the main ways to reach settlements. Travel times are short where roads exist but can be heavily affected by seasonal conditions.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Tiksi Airport #
Facilities are sparse: a small waiting room and limited services. Wi‑Fi and charging may not be reliably available. Arrange for any required assistance or onward transport in advance with local contacts or your carrier.
Tips for Tiksi Airport #
- Expect basic infrastructure and prepare for delays in extreme Arctic weather.
- Bring sufficient supplies and medicines - local services are limited and may be closed after hours.
Weather & Climate near Tiksi Airport #
Tiksi Airport's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -35°C to 11°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -35° - -27° | -44° | 25 mm | some cloud | 99% | 5.1 m/s | 0.0 low | 0.3h |
| February | Poor | -33° - -26° | -42° | 23 mm | overcast | 99% | 5.4 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.2h |
| March | Poor | -31° - -22° | -38° | 12 mm | partly cloudy | 97% | 4.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 11.3h |
| April | Poor | -24° - -14° | -28° | 11 mm | partly cloudy | 95% | 4.7 m/s | 0.5 low | 16.3h |
| May | Poor | -11° - -3° | -13° | 15 mm | overcast | 93% | 4.9 m/s | 1.0 high | 22.7h |
| June | Poor | -1° - 6° | -2° | 32 mm | overcast | 89% | 5.0 m/s | 1.2 high | 24.0h |
| July | Acceptable | 3° - 11° | 4° | 45 mm | overcast | 89% | 4.9 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 24.0h |
| August | Acceptable | 4° - 10° | 4° | 49 mm | overcast | 91% | 5.2 m/s | 0.5 low | 18.4h |
| September | Poor | -1° - 4° | -3° | 26 mm | overcast | 92% | 5.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 13.1h |
| October | Poor | -15° - -8° | -20° | 18 mm | overcast | 96% | 5.4 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.2h |
| November | Poor | -28° - -21° | -36° | 20 mm | partly cloudy | 98% | 5.3 m/s | 0.0 low | 1.7h |
| December | - | -32° - -25° | -41° | 35 mm | - | 99% | 5.6 m/s | 0.0 low | 0.0h |