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BTK Bratsk Airport
Bratsk Airport (IATA: BTK, ICAO:UIBB) is located in the city of Bratsk, Russia. It is the primary international airport serving Bratsk and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+7395332-23-09

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IATA Code

BTK

ICAO Code

UIBB

Name

Bratsk Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Russia (RU)

City

Bratsk

Latitude

56.3706017

Longitude

101.6979980

Time Zone

UTC+08:00

Phone Number

+7395332-23-09

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Airport Overview

Bratsk Airport（BTK）, identified by ICAO code UIBB, is a mixed-use airport located approximately 8 km north of Bratsk in Irkutsk Oblast, Russia. At UTC+08:00, it serves as a regional civil aviation facility with an operational role in domestic Russian connectivity. The airport is also described as a diversion airport on Polar Route 2 and as a staging point for cargo flights toward Kamchatka, making it relevant for specialist routings and irregular-operation planning rather than for a conventional international cargo-hub strategy.

For international forwarding, our service team treats Bratsk Airport as a destination or transit point requiring shipment-by-shipment confirmation of aircraft availability, cargo acceptance, customs arrangements, handling resources and onward connections. We use the airport’s location, operating profile and local delivery requirements to build a practical routing plan before accepting a booking.

Airport name	Bratsk Airport
Location	Bratsk, Irkutsk Oblast, Russia
Airport codes	IATA: BTK \| ICAO: UIBB
Coordinates	56.3706017, 101.6979980
Local time	UTC+08:00

Key Highlights

Regional Russian airport serving Bratsk and the wider northern Irkutsk Oblast catchment.
Mixed-use operating environment; cargo handling arrangements should be confirmed before tender.
Potential relevance to Polar Route 2 diversion planning and long-distance domestic cargo operations.
Reported staging role for cargo flights toward Kamchatka, subject to aircraft, schedule and loading confirmation.
More suitable for planned, confirmed movements than for assumptions based on regular international freighter coverage.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Our service team confirms the actual handling chain with the airport operator, appointed ground handler and carrier before issuing final shipping instructions. Facility access and acceptance conditions may vary by flight type and operating period.

General cargo: acceptance, weighing, build-up and release are arranged according to the confirmed carrier and handling contract.
Aircraft parking and loading: the airport is described as supporting medium-sized aircraft parking; aircraft type, loading method and available ground equipment must be verified for each movement.
Temperature-controlled cargo: pre-alert and written confirmation are essential because cold-room availability, transfer dwell time and power provisions cannot be assumed.
Dangerous goods: acceptance depends on the carrier’s dangerous-goods authorization, packaging, declaration and local handling capability.
Customs and bonded handling: international customs, bonded storage and transit procedures must be confirmed for the specific routing; domestic Russian movements follow the applicable domestic documentation process.

Routes & Transit Times

Bratsk Airport is primarily relevant to domestic Russian routings. Possible connections through larger Russian gateways depend on current carrier schedules, aircraft capacity and operational restrictions.
The airport’s reported role on Polar Route 2 and as a staging base for cargo flights to Kamchatka may support special or irregular movements, but neither route availability nor frequency should be presumed.
International consignments may require a confirmed gateway transfer, domestic feeder sector, charter arrangement or alternative airport; our team compares these options before booking.
Transit time is affected by flight availability, payload limits, winter weather, technical stops, customs release, handling windows and onward trucking. We quote only after the operating carrier confirms the complete movement.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary catchment: Bratsk and surrounding areas of Irkutsk Oblast, with long overland distances making pre-arranged trucking particularly important.
Industrial supply: time-sensitive spare parts, maintenance components, tools and project materials may require uplift when surface alternatives are too slow or unreliable.
Remote-area replenishment: consolidated provisions, equipment and operational supplies may be relevant for northern or difficult-to-reach destinations.
Special movements: cargo associated with Kamchatka staging operations may require charter-style planning, load compatibility checks and carefully coordinated onward handling.
Our team evaluates dimensions, density, packaging, declared value and delivery access before selecting air freight instead of rail or road transport.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: cargo cut-off, document cut-off and acceptance hours are carrier- and flight-specific. Our team obtains written confirmation rather than applying a generic airport deadline.
Documentation: prepare the air waybill, commercial invoice, packing list, permits and consignee details consistently. For export or transit cargo, customs classification and routing must be reviewed before uplift.
Dangerous goods and batteries: provide UN numbers, proper shipping names, packing instructions, net quantities and shipper’s declaration where required. Lithium batteries must be assessed before booking.
Temperature-sensitive, live or oversized cargo: request advance approval and provide handling instructions, dimensions, weights and emergency contacts. Do not tender until the carrier confirms acceptance and equipment.
Delivery and collection: confirm consignee identification, vehicle access, winter road conditions, storage liability and release documents before dispatching a truck to Bratsk Airport.

Shipping Tips

Booking

Send dimensions, gross weight, package count, cargo nature, ready date and final destination at quotation stage. This allows our service team to test both scheduled and alternative routings.

Packaging

Use robust packaging suitable for multiple transfers, low temperatures and possible ramp exposure. Secure all loose parts and mark handling orientation clearly.

Documents

Align the air waybill, invoice, packing list and customs data before cargo tender. For restricted commodities, send technical specifications and compliance documents in advance.

Contingency

For urgent or high-value shipments, ask our team to compare a confirmed gateway transfer, charter option, road-air combination or another regional airport before cargo is packed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Bratsk Airport handle international cargo?

Its profile includes international-airport designation in some references, but current operations are described as mainly domestic Russian flights. Our service team verifies customs, carrier acceptance and the complete international routing for each shipment.

Can I book a regular freighter or airline service to Bratsk Airport?

Do not assume a fixed freighter schedule or guaranteed airline coverage. Availability depends on the operating carrier, aircraft type, payload and date. We confirm the actual flight before accepting the cargo.

Is temperature-controlled cargo accepted?

Acceptance is possible only when the carrier and handler confirm the required storage, transfer and loading arrangements. Provide the temperature range, packaging method and maximum exposure time before booking.

What should be checked for dangerous goods?

Send the complete classification, packing details, quantity and declaration information in advance. Our team obtains carrier approval and checks whether local handling resources can support the shipment.

What is the best alternative if the required flight is unavailable?

We compare a Russian gateway connection, charter or road-air solution based on cargo urgency, dimensions, customs status and final delivery location. The alternative is selected only after capacity and documentation are confirmed.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, coordinates, location, time zone and stated operating characteristics are based on the supplied airport master data for Bratsk Airport. Operational details such as schedules, acceptance windows, handling equipment, customs availability, storage capability, airline participation and transit times are treated as variable and require shipment-specific confirmation.

For independent code and aviation-reference checks, consult the official resources iata.org and favt.gov.ru. These references support general aviation-data verification; they do not replace written confirmation from the operating carrier, airport operator, handler or customs authority for a particular shipment.