IKT Airport (Irkutsk International Airport) – Cargo, Address, Transit

About This Airport

A 2.2-hectare cargo complex able to process up to 150 tonnes a day makes Irkutsk International Airport (IATA: IKT, ICAO: UIII) the main air freight gateway of eastern Siberia. The facility has separate outbound and inbound warehouses, a cold store, forklifts, hoists, a container platform and calibrated scales for individual loads of around 30 tonnes, handling goods tied to the region's mining, forestry and China trade. Domestic freight links run chiefly to Moscow and Novosibirsk, while international shipments have shifted toward China and Türkiye since the Western sanctions of 2022 and the mutual airspace closure with the EU — European forwarders handling Russian traffic must check sanctions and dual-use lists carefully. Angara Airlines and IrAero are the resident operators, and the two passenger terminals together are rated for about 1,450 people an hour, the international building dating from 2009. The city lies roughly 60 to 70 kilometres west of Lake Baikal on the Trans-Siberian Railway and the R258 federal highway, supporting rail and road feeder movements. Customs clearance is handled by the Russian Federal Customs Service; the largest Siberian volumes still route via Novosibirsk (OVB), with Vladivostok (VVO) covering the Far East.

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What is the IATA code of Irkutsk International Airport?▼

The IATA code of Irkutsk International Airport is IKT. This three-letter code is used for unique airport identification in international air transport.

Where is Irkutsk International Airport located?▼

Irkutsk International Airport is located in Irkutsk, RU.

What is the ICAO code of Irkutsk International Airport?▼

The ICAO code of Irkutsk International Airport is UIII. This four-letter code is used internationally in aviation.

What is the elevation of Irkutsk International Airport?▼

Irkutsk International Airport is at an elevation of 511 meters (1675 ft) above sea level.

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