DEE - Mendeleyevo Airport
Yuzhno-Kurilsk, Russia
IATA Code: DEE · Yuzhno-Kurilsk, Russia
The airport code DEE is the IATA identifier for Mendeleyevo Airport. You may also find it referred to as Yuzhno-Kurilsk Airport (DEE).
Mendeleyevo Airport (DEE) serves Yuzhno-Kurilsk, Russia, in the North America fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.
DEE is the IATA airport code for Mendeleyevo Airport, located in Yuzhno-Kurilsk, Russia. The airport is situated at coordinates 43.9584°N, 145.6830°E. The current jet fuel price in the North America region is $5.21/gallon as of 2026-05-16.
Current Jet Fuel Price (North America)
$5.21/gallon
⚠️ Global Fuel Price Surge 2026: Prices affected by 108%
Airport Information
- IATA Code
- DEE
- City
- Yuzhno-Kurilsk
- Country
- Russia
- Timezone
- N
- Latitude
- 43.9584°
- Longitude
- 145.6830°
- Type
- airport
- Fuel Region
- North America
Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from DEE
Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.
| Destination | Distance | Est. Fuel Cost | Fuel Surcharge* |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHB - Nakashibetsu | 72 km | $1,050 | $2/passenger |
| MMB - Memanbetsu | 122 km | $1,780 | $4/passenger |
| KUH - Kushiro | 158 km | $2,305 | $5/passenger |
| MBE - Monbetsu | 186 km | $2,713 | $5/passenger |
| OBO - Obihiro | 241 km | $3,516 | $7/passenger |
| AKJ - Asahikawa | 262 km | $3,822 | $8/passenger |
| WKJ - Wakkanai | 346 km | $5,047 | $10/passenger |
| CTS - Sapporo | 348 km | $5,077 | $10/passenger |
| OKD - Sapporo | 359 km | $5,237 | $10/passenger |
| RIS - Rishiri Island | 384 km | $5,602 | $11/passenger |
| UUS - Yuzhno-sakhalinsk | 400 km | $5,835 | $12/passenger |
| HKD - Hakodate | 465 km | $6,783 | $14/passenger |
| MSJ - Misawa | 507 km | $7,396 | $15/passenger |
| HHE - Hachinoe | 513 km | $7,484 | $15/passenger |
| AOJ - Aomori | 545 km | $7,950 | $16/passenger |
| OIR - Okushiri | 550 km | $8,023 | $16/passenger |
| ONJ - Odate Noshiro | 606 km | $8,840 | $18/passenger |
| HNA - Hanamaki | 629 km | $9,176 | $18/passenger |
| EKS - Shakhtyorsk | 643 km | $9,380 | $19/passenger |
| AXT - Akita | 662 km | $9,657 | $19/passenger |
| GVN - Sovetskaya Gavan | 701 km | $10,226 | $20/passenger |
| SYO - Shonai | 754 km | $10,999 | $22/passenger |
| GAJ - Yamagata | 760 km | $11,087 | $22/passenger |
| SDJ - Sendai | 760 km | $11,087 | $22/passenger |
| KVR - Kavalerovo | 851 km | $12,414 | $25/passenger |
| KIJ - Niigata | 865 km | $12,619 | $25/passenger |
| FKS - Fukushima | 870 km | $12,692 | $25/passenger |
| NGK - Nogliki | 890 km | $12,983 | $26/passenger |
| SDS - Sado | 895 km | $13,056 | $26/passenger |
| KHV - Khabarovsk | 952 km | $13,888 | $28/passenger |
| IBR - Ibaraki | 974 km | $14,209 | $28/passenger |
| KXK - Komsomolsk-on-Amur | 974 km | $14,209 | $28/passenger |
| FYJ - Fuyuan | 991 km | $14,457 | $29/passenger |
| BQG - Bogorodskoe | 1,013 km | $14,778 | $30/passenger |
| NRT - Tokyo | 1,017 km | $14,836 | $30/passenger |
| NTQ - Wajima | 1,043 km | $15,215 | $30/passenger |
| OKO - Yokota | 1,060 km | $15,463 | $31/passenger |
| HND - Tokyo | 1,062 km | $15,492 | $31/passenger |
| JSJ - Jiansanjiang | 1,072 km | $15,638 | $31/passenger |
| TOY - Toyama | 1,085 km | $15,828 | $32/passenger |
| NJA - Atsugi | 1,085 km | $15,828 | $32/passenger |
| NLI - Nikolayevsk-na-Amure Airport | 1,087 km | $15,857 | $32/passenger |
| MMJ - Matsumoto | 1,088 km | $15,872 | $32/passenger |
| VVO - Vladivostok | 1,089 km | $15,886 | $32/passenger |
| KMQ - Kanazawa | 1,151 km | $16,791 | $34/passenger |
| OIM - Oshima | 1,155 km | $16,849 | $34/passenger |
| JXA - Jixi | 1,155 km | $16,849 | $34/passenger |
| FKJ - Fukui | 1,183 km | $17,258 | $35/passenger |
| QGU - Gifu | 1,213 km | $17,695 | $35/passenger |
| MYE - Miyakejima | 1,219 km | $17,783 | $36/passenger |
* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.
How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your DEE 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 North America region has jet fuel priced at $5.21/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 DEE
- 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 Yuzhno-Kurilsk
Yuzhno-Kurilsk experiences a temperate climate with distinct seasons. Summers are generally pleasant (18-28°C / 64-82°F), while winters can be cold and may bring snow or ice that occasionally affects flight schedules. Travelers arriving in winter should be prepared for potential weather-related delays and dress in warm layers.
Traveler Guide: Flying Through DEE
DEE provides air connectivity for Yuzhno-Kurilsk, Russia. Travelers should check entry requirements, local transport options, and current fuel price impacts before booking flights through this airport.
Planning Your Trip via DEE
- Arrival time: Arrive 2 hours early for domestic flights, 3 hours for international flights at Mendeleyevo Airport
- Ground transportation: Check current gasoline costs for driving to/from DEE
- Fuel impact awareness: The North America region currently prices jet fuel at $5.21/gallon — compare this with other regions to understand route pricing
- Alternative airports: The nearest airports to DEE are SHB, MMB, KUH — consider these for potentially lower fares