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Achinsk Airport

Achinsk Airport (ICAO UNKS) is an active joint civil-military airfield in Russia, operated by the Russian Aerospace Forces. It has 1 runway (2,450 m). Home to the 712th Guards Fighter Aviation Regiment.

Facility Details

Summary
Operating Country 🇷🇺 Russia
Location🇷🇺 Russia
Status Active
UsageDual
Operating OrganizationRussian Aerospace Forces
Units & aircraft
712th Guards Fighter Aviation Regiment
Location & Technical Details
Coordinates56.2683°N, 90.5767°E
Elevation315 m (1,033 ft)
IATA codeACS
ICAO codeUNKS
Runways
08/26 · 2,450 m (8,038 ft) · Concrete

Description

Achinsk Airport is a joint-use air base located 4 kilometers east of Achinsk in Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia. It functions primarily as a civilian airfield but also includes minor facilities for a small number of fighter aircraft. As of 2003, it was designated as a diversionary airfield for the 712th Guards Fighter Aviation Regiment, which is based at Kansk air base. In 2012, plans were outlined to expand the airport's operations to be year-round and extend beyond the Krasnoyarsk region.

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Latest Data Updates
  1. AUG 132026 Updated Runway designations, surfaces and lengths recorded
  2. JAN 122026 Updated Sources and cross-references refreshed
  3. JUL 32025 Updated Airbase data reviewed and updated