Kupol Airport


Kupol Airport is an airport which services the eponymously-named gold and silver mine, which is one of the largest gold and silver mines in the Russian Far East.
It was built by the Kinross Gold Corporation. It is used to support the needs of its enterprise's operations in the Anadyr region of the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug.
The nearest village is Ilirney, located 96 km from airport.

Climate

The airport is placed in the permafrost zone with a subarctic climate. The cold season lasts about 8 months.

Facilities

The airport only operates based on its scheduled flights. It is able to handle aircraft such as the Bombardier Q Series, Antonov An-12, Antonov An-74, Antonov An-140, Antonov An-24, Antonov An-26, Yak-40, and helicopters of all types.

Airlines and destinations

Accidents and incidents