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KEJ Kemerovo International Airport
Kemerovo International Airport (IATA: KEJ, ICAO:UNEE) is located in the city of Kemerovo, Russia. It is the primary international airport serving Kemerovo and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+7384239-00-90

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IATA Code

KEJ

ICAO Code

UNEE

Name

Kemerovo International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Russia (RU)

City

Kemerovo

Latitude

55.2700996

Longitude

86.1072006

Time Zone

UTC+07:00

Phone Number

+7384239-00-90

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Airport Overview

Kemerovo International Airport（KEJ）, with ICAO designator UNEE, is a civilian regional airport serving Kemerovo in Russia’s southwestern Siberian area. It is located approximately 10 km northwest of the city according to the supplied airport record and operates in the UTC+07:00 time zone. For international freight forwarders, the airport is best treated as a regional origin and destination gateway rather than a guaranteed high-frequency cargo hub. Our service team can coordinate airport acceptance, airline or trucking connections, customs documentation and onward routing after confirming the current operating schedule and cargo acceptance conditions.

Airport name	Kemerovo International Airport
Location	Kemerovo, Kemerovo Oblast, Russia
Codes	IATA: KEJ \| ICAO: UNEE
Coordinates	55.2700996, 86.1072006
Local time	UTC+07:00
Airport contact in supplied record	+7 3842 39-00-90

Key Highlights

Regional Siberian gatewayIts practical value is concentrated in Kemerovo and the surrounding Kuzbass industrial region, with onward routing normally requiring schedule and capacity confirmation.

Limited dedicated-cargo visibilityThe supplied record lists no dedicated cargo-airline or express-operator count; cargo acceptance should therefore be checked shipment by shipment.

Road-air coordination is importantFor larger consignments or irregular cargo, a road feeder to another Russian gateway may provide more routing flexibility than a direct airport movement.

Winter operating exposureCold-weather conditions in southwestern Siberia can affect aircraft loading, trucking, ramp handling and connection reliability; contingency time should be built into the plan.

Compliance-led planningRussian customs, export-control, sanctions-screening and airline acceptance requirements must be reviewed before booking, particularly for controlled or technical goods.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Publicly available handling capabilities and warehouse specifications can change. Our service team confirms the actual acceptance point, handling agent, storage conditions and customs status before issuing final shipping instructions.

General cargo: Standard air cargo may be considered subject to the handling agent’s current acceptance rules, packaging inspection and available aircraft capacity.
Terminal handling: Cargo build-up, breakdown, weighing, screening and storage arrangements must be confirmed with the operating ground handler for the specific flight.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: Do not assume active cooling, validated cool-room capacity or temperature monitoring. We arrange a written handling plan and may recommend an alternative gateway when the required temperature range cannot be confirmed.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on the airline, route, aircraft type, packing instruction, declaration and local handling capability. Advance approval is required.
Customs-controlled cargo: Import, export or transit clearance arrangements should be agreed before cargo delivery. Storage under customs control and bonded handling must be verified for the chosen movement.
Oversized or special cargo: Dimensions, gross weight, piece count, lifting points and aircraft loading limits require pre-clearance; a road-air alternative may be more suitable.

Routes & Transit Times

Shipments may move through Russian domestic gateway networks or through an agreed international transfer point, depending on current airline schedules, sanctions restrictions, capacity and destination requirements.
For export cargo, our service team compares a local-airport option with truck-air or road-feeder solutions from a larger gateway when direct uplift is unavailable or commercially unsuitable.
For import cargo, the final delivery plan should distinguish airport transfer time, customs release time, terminal storage, road delivery and any interline or trucking handover.
Actual transit time is affected by booking confirmation, flight frequency, winter weather, aircraft payload restrictions, customs examination and document discrepancies. No fixed transit time should be promised before operational confirmation.

Carrier selection, routing, flight availability and estimated transit time are confirmed case by case by our service team. Airlines and routings are not treated as permanently available.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Kemerovo and Kuzbass: The airport primarily supports the Kemerovo urban area and the wider Kemerovo Oblast industrial and commercial hinterland.
Industrial supply chains: Urgent spare parts, engineering components, maintenance materials, tools and time-critical business documents may be suitable for air freight when acceptance and compliance are confirmed.
Mining and energy-related cargo: Industrial equipment and replacement parts may require detailed technical descriptions, export-control screening, robust packaging and dimensional pre-approval.
Consumer and commercial cargo: E-commerce replenishment, apparel, electronics and general merchandise can be considered, subject to customs classification, battery rules and route availability.
Perishables and pharmaceuticals: These require a validated temperature-control and customs plan. Our team does not assume that local airport facilities provide a complete cold-chain solution.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: The effective cargo cut-off depends on the confirmed flight, handling agent and shipment type. Our team obtains the terminal’s acceptance deadline rather than applying a generic airport cut-off.
Complete shipment data: Commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill instructions, HS classification, shipper and consignee details, origin information and any required permits should be prepared before booking.
Dangerous goods and batteries: Lithium batteries, chemicals, aerosols, fuel-related articles and other regulated goods require accurate classification, compliant packaging, labels and a shipper’s declaration where applicable.
Customs and screening: Cargo may be held for document review, physical inspection, valuation, classification or security screening. Incorrect descriptions such as “parts” or “samples” can create avoidable delays.
Delivery and collection: The consignee should confirm identification, customs-release responsibility, vehicle access, storage limits and any terminal collection appointment before cargo arrival.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the origin, destination, commodity, dimensions, gross weight, piece count, ready date and Incoterms before requesting a firm routing.
Use precise cargo descriptions and provide technical sheets for machinery, chemicals, batteries or industrial components. Avoid generic descriptions that may trigger customs clarification.
Build winter contingency into pickup and delivery plans, use weather-appropriate packaging and ensure cargo can tolerate the expected ramp and road-handling conditions.
For urgent, oversized, temperature-sensitive or regulated cargo, request a dual plan: a Kemerovo airport option and a road-feeder option through another suitable Russian gateway.
Do not deliver cargo to the terminal until booking, document acceptance, special-cargo approval and the applicable cut-off have been confirmed in writing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Kemerovo International Airport handle international air freight?: International handling depends on the active flight, carrier authority, customs arrangement and cargo type. Our service team verifies the complete route and acceptance status before booking rather than assuming that every scheduled passenger movement accepts cargo.
Is there a fixed daily cargo flight schedule?: We do not treat a fixed daily cargo schedule as guaranteed. Capacity, aircraft configuration and operating schedules can change, so the airline and uplift date must be confirmed for each shipment.
Can pharmaceuticals or frozen goods be shipped through Kemerovo International Airport?: They may be possible only after confirmation of the required temperature range, packaging, storage, transfer time, monitoring and customs process. If these controls cannot be documented, our team recommends evaluating another gateway.
What documents are normally needed for export cargo?: Typical documents include a commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data, accurate commodity description and customs information. Permits, certificates, safety data or dangerous-goods documents may also be required depending on the shipment.
What is the best option for urgent industrial spare parts?: Provide the part description, value, dimensions, weight, end use and ready time first. Our service team will compare direct airport uplift with a road-air solution and select the option that offers confirmed capacity and acceptable customs risk.

Data Sources & Provenance

The airport name, codes, coordinates, city, country, contact number, time zone and the 2019 passenger figure referenced in the supplied record are reproduced from the airport base data provided for this page. Operational statements concerning cargo acceptance, schedules, facilities, customs handling and transit times are deliberately expressed as conditional guidance and require shipment-specific confirmation.

Russian civil aviation regulatory and airport-register reference domain: favt.gov.ru
IATA reference domain for airport and airline industry standards: iata.org
ICAO reference domain for international aviation standards: icao.int

Schedules, carrier participation, cargo terminal procedures, customs requirements, storage availability, special-cargo acceptance and applicable cut-off times are time-sensitive. Our service team verifies these items with the relevant carrier, handling agent and authorities before execution.