Vanavara Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
VAQ
ICAO Code
UNIW
Airport Type
Medium Airport
Class
Unknown

Vanavara Airport is a small regional airfield in Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia, serving the settlement of Vanavara and surrounding rural areas. It is a low‑traffic facility with limited passenger amenities and primarily supports regional/charter operations.

Vanavara Airport
Elevation: 271 m
60.3562, 102.3096

Terminal Guide for Vanavara Airport #

The airfield has a small single terminal building with basic passenger handling-check‑in and a simple waiting area. Expect minimal services and short walking distances between check‑in and aircraft.

Getting to and From Vanavara Airport #

Road access is the primary way to reach the settlement from the airfield; there is no rail connection.

  • Road / taxi: Local taxis or arranged transfers provide the usual surface connection between the airport and the settlement; journey times are short (local roads).
  • Public transport: Regular scheduled public transport is limited or non‑existent; visitors should arrange transfers in advance.
  • Driving: If you have a vehicle, local roads link the airstrip to the community - conditions can vary with season and weather.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Vanavara Airport #

Facilities at Vanavara are minimal and intended for short domestic/regional operations.

  • Lounges & food: No dedicated lounges; food/retail options are very limited or absent.
  • Wi‑Fi & charging: Expect little or no public Wi‑Fi and limited charging infrastructure.
  • Services: Basic passenger areas and possibly an information desk; do not expect baggage storage or extensive services.
  • Accessibility: Facilities are basic; if you need assistance, coordinate with your carrier in advance.

Weather & Climate near Vanavara Airport #

Climate

Vanavara Airport's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -36°C to 25°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Air Quality: AQI 67 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyJuneAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
-62°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -24°C and lows of -36°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-30°
Feels Like Freezing
-30°C
Temperature
-36° -24°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.4h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -18°C and lows of -34°C. The driest month with just 13 mm and partly cloudy skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

-26°
Feels Like Freezing
-26°C
Temperature
-34° -18°
99%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -25°C. The driest month with just 13 mm and partly cloudy skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

-15°
Feels Like Freezing
-15°C
Temperature
-25° -6°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
11.6h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -12°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-12°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
14.4h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1° 12°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
17.0h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
21°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

47 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
18.5h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
10° 25°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
17.8h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with 61 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
21°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
15.4h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1° 12°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
12.7h daylight

October

October is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-10°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -13°C and lows of -24°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

-18°
Feels Like Freezing
-18°C
Temperature
-24° -13°
99%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.2h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -21°C and lows of -33°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-27°
Feels Like Freezing
-27°C
Temperature
-33° -21°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
5.5h daylight