CKL - Chkalovskiy Air Base
Shchyolkovo, Russia
IATA Code: CKL · Shchyolkovo, Russia
The airport code CKL is the IATA identifier for Chkalovskiy Air Base. You may also find it referred to as Shchyolkovo Airport (CKL).
Chkalovskiy Air Base (CKL) serves Shchyolkovo, Russia, in the Europe fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.
CKL is the IATA airport code for Chkalovskiy Air Base, located in Shchyolkovo, Russia. The airport is situated at coordinates 55.8783°N, 38.0617°E. The current jet fuel price in the Europe region is $5.51/gallon as of 2026-05-16.
Current Jet Fuel Price (Europe)
$5.51/gallon
⚠️ Global Fuel Price Surge 2026: Prices affected by 108%
Airport Information
- IATA Code
- CKL
- City
- Shchyolkovo
- Country
- Russia
- Timezone
- Europe/Moscow
- Latitude
- 55.8783°
- Longitude
- 38.0617°
- Type
- airport
- Fuel Region
- Europe
Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from CKL
Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.
| Destination | Distance | Est. Fuel Cost | Fuel Surcharge* |
|---|---|---|---|
| BKA - Moscow | 29 km | $447 | $1/passenger |
| ZIA - Ramenskoe | 37 km | $571 | $1/passenger |
| SVO - Moscow | 42 km | $648 | $1/passenger |
| DME - Moscow | 53 km | $818 | $2/passenger |
| OSF - Moscow | 54 km | $833 | $2/passenger |
| VKO - Moscow | 59 km | $910 | $2/passenger |
| KLD - Tver | 177 km | $2,731 | $5/passenger |
| KLF - Kaluga | 183 km | $2,823 | $6/passenger |
| IWA - Ivanovo | 213 km | $3,286 | $7/passenger |
| IAR - Yaroslavl | 227 km | $3,502 | $7/passenger |
| RYB - Rybinsk | 253 km | $3,903 | $8/passenger |
| KMW - Kostroma | 279 km | $4,304 | $9/passenger |
| OEL - Oakley | 353 km | $5,446 | $11/passenger |
| GOJ - Nizhniy Novgorod | 357 km | $5,508 | $11/passenger |
| LPK - Lipetsk | 366 km | $5,647 | $11/passenger |
| CEE - Cherepovets | 378 km | $5,832 | $12/passenger |
| BZK - Bryansk | 388 km | $5,986 | $12/passenger |
| VGD - Vologda | 395 km | $6,094 | $12/passenger |
| LNX - Smolensk | 399 km | $6,156 | $12/passenger |
| TBW - Tambow | 407 km | $6,279 | $13/passenger |
| VOZ - Voronezh | 458 km | $7,066 | $14/passenger |
| VLU - Velikiye Luki | 465 km | $7,174 | $14/passenger |
| URS - Kursk | 473 km | $7,297 | $15/passenger |
| VTB - Vitebsk | 493 km | $7,606 | $15/passenger |
| SKX - Saransk | 496 km | $7,652 | $15/passenger |
| PEZ - Penza | 544 km | $8,393 | $17/passenger |
| MVQ - Mogilev | 552 km | $8,516 | $17/passenger |
| CSY - Cheboksary | 578 km | $8,917 | $18/passenger |
| GME - Gomel | 590 km | $9,103 | $18/passenger |
| EGO - Belgorod | 590 km | $9,103 | $18/passenger |
| JOK - Yoshkar-Ola | 614 km | $9,473 | $19/passenger |
| PKV - Pskov | 624 km | $9,627 | $19/passenger |
| LED - St. Petersburg | 634 km | $9,781 | $20/passenger |
| ULV - Ulyanovsk | 671 km | $10,352 | $21/passenger |
| HRK - Kharkov | 673 km | $10,383 | $21/passenger |
| CEJ - Chernigov | 674 km | $10,398 | $21/passenger |
| MSQ - Minsk 2 | 678 km | $10,460 | $21/passenger |
| ULY - Ulyanovsk | 701 km | $10,815 | $22/passenger |
| KZN - Kazan | 702 km | $10,830 | $22/passenger |
| PES - Petrozavodsk | 704 km | $10,861 | $22/passenger |
| MHP - Minsk | 709 km | $10,938 | $22/passenger |
| DGP - Daugavpils | 709 km | $10,938 | $22/passenger |
| RTW - Saratov | 711 km | $10,969 | $22/passenger |
| VUS - Veliky Ustyug | 725 km | $11,185 | $22/passenger |
| TAY - Tartu | 737 km | $11,370 | $23/passenger |
| KVX - Kirov | 739 km | $11,401 | $23/passenger |
| PLV - Poltava | 743 km | $11,463 | $23/passenger |
| BWO - Balakovo | 775 km | $11,957 | $24/passenger |
| KSZ - Kotlas | 777 km | $11,988 | $24/passenger |
| KBP - Kiev | 779 km | $12,018 | $24/passenger |
* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.
How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your CKL Flights
Jet fuel typically accounts for 25-35% of airline operating costs. When fuel prices rise due to global events like conflicts or supply disruptions, airlines pass these costs to passengers through fuel surcharges.
Currently, the Europe region has jet fuel priced at $5.51/gallon. This is approximately 108% higher than normal due to Brent crude elevated. EIA Gulf Coast jet fuel at $5.21/gal (2026-05-16). Airlines implementing surcharges globally. IATA reports $175/barrel global average.
Tips to Save on Flights from CKL
- Book during periods of lower fuel prices (typically Q1)
- Choose airlines with fuel-efficient aircraft (787, A350)
- Consider nearby alternative airports
- Book direct flights to avoid multiple fuel surcharges
Climate & Weather at Shchyolkovo
Shchyolkovo has a subarctic or polar climate with long, cold winters and brief, cool summers. Winter temperatures can drop well below -20°C (-4°F), and severe weather can impact flight operations. During winter months, it's advisable to monitor weather forecasts closely and allow extra time for potential delays or diversions.
Traveler Guide: Flying Through CKL
As a European airport, CKL falls within the Europe fuel pricing zone. European airports typically offer excellent rail and public transit connections to city centers. If traveling within the Schengen Area, border checks are minimal for intra-Schengen flights. Travelers from outside the EU/Schengen zone should ensure visa requirements are met before departure.
Planning Your Trip via CKL
- Arrival time: Arrive 2 hours early for domestic flights, 3 hours for international flights at Chkalovskiy Air Base
- Ground transportation: Check current gasoline costs for driving to/from CKL
- Fuel impact awareness: The Europe region currently prices jet fuel at $5.51/gallon — compare this with other regions to understand route pricing
- Alternative airports: The nearest airports to CKL are BKA, ZIA, SVO — consider these for potentially lower fares