Airport code
CEK — Chelyabinsk Balandino Airport
CEK is the IATA code for Chelyabinsk Balandino Airport, an airport serving Chelyabinsk, Russia. Its ICAO code is USCC, and it operates in the Asia/Yekaterinburg time zone (UTC+5). The airport sits at 55.3058, 61.5033 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 769 ft (234 m).
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About Chelyabinsk Balandino Airport
Kurchatov Chelyabinsk International Airport (Balandino) is an international airport in Russia located 18 km north of Chelyabinsk. It services large airliners and can park up to 51 aircraft. It also serves as a secondary hub for Ural Airlines and Yamal Airlines.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | CEK |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | USCC |
| Airport name | Chelyabinsk Balandino Airport |
| City | Chelyabinsk |
| Country | Russia |
| Time zone | Asia/Yekaterinburg (UTC+5) |
| Latitude | 55.3058 |
| Longitude | 61.5033 |
| Elevation | 769 ft (234 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 10,499 ft (3,200 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Chelyabinsk Balandino Airport?
The IATA code for Chelyabinsk Balandino Airport is CEK.
What is the ICAO code for Chelyabinsk Balandino Airport?
The ICAO code for Chelyabinsk Balandino Airport is USCC.
Where is CEK airport located?
Chelyabinsk Balandino Airport (CEK) is located in Chelyabinsk, Russia.
What time zone is CEK in?
Chelyabinsk Balandino Airport operates in the Asia/Yekaterinburg time zone, which is UTC+5.
What is the nearest airport to CEK?
The nearest airport to Chelyabinsk Balandino Airport (CEK) is Koltsovo Airport (SVX) in Yekaterinburg, about 166 km away.
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