EKS - Shakhtyorsk Airport
Shakhtyorsk, Russia
IATA Code: EKS · Shakhtyorsk, Russia
The airport code EKS is the IATA identifier for Shakhtyorsk Airport. You may also find it referred to as Shakhtyorsk Airport (EKS).
Shakhtyorsk Airport (EKS) serves Shakhtyorsk, Russia, in the North America fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.
EKS is the IATA airport code for Shakhtyorsk Airport, located in Shakhtyorsk, Russia. The airport is situated at coordinates 49.1903°N, 142.0830°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
- EKS
- City
- Shakhtyorsk
- Country
- Russia
- Timezone
- N
- Latitude
- 49.1903°
- Longitude
- 142.0830°
- Type
- airport
- Fuel Region
- North America
Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from EKS
Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.
| Destination | Distance | Est. Fuel Cost | Fuel Surcharge* |
|---|---|---|---|
| GVN - Sovetskaya Gavan | 152 km | $2,217 | $4/passenger |
| UUS - Yuzhno-sakhalinsk | 260 km | $3,793 | $8/passenger |
| NGK - Nogliki | 297 km | $4,333 | $9/passenger |
| BQG - Bogorodskoe | 373 km | $5,441 | $11/passenger |
| KXK - Komsomolsk-on-Amur | 394 km | $5,748 | $11/passenger |
| WKJ - Wakkanai | 422 km | $6,156 | $12/passenger |
| RIS - Rishiri Island | 444 km | $6,477 | $13/passenger |
| NLI - Nikolayevsk-na-Amure Airport | 452 km | $6,594 | $13/passenger |
| KHV - Khabarovsk | 510 km | $7,440 | $15/passenger |
| MBE - Monbetsu | 553 km | $8,067 | $16/passenger |
| FYJ - Fuyuan | 577 km | $8,417 | $17/passenger |
| MMB - Memanbetsu | 611 km | $8,913 | $18/passenger |
| AKJ - Asahikawa | 614 km | $8,957 | $18/passenger |
| DEE - Yuzhno-Kurilsk | 643 km | $9,380 | $19/passenger |
| SHB - Nakashibetsu | 662 km | $9,657 | $19/passenger |
| OKD - Sapporo | 677 km | $9,876 | $20/passenger |
| KUH - Kushiro | 703 km | $10,255 | $21/passenger |
| CTS - Sapporo | 714 km | $10,416 | $21/passenger |
| OBO - Obihiro | 723 km | $10,547 | $21/passenger |
| JSJ - Jiansanjiang | 736 km | $10,737 | $21/passenger |
| KVR - Kavalerovo | 766 km | $11,174 | $22/passenger |
| OIR - Okushiri | 818 km | $11,933 | $24/passenger |
| HKD - Hakodate | 831 km | $12,123 | $24/passenger |
| JMU - Jiamusi | 902 km | $13,158 | $26/passenger |
| JXA - Jixi | 928 km | $13,538 | $27/passenger |
| MSJ - Misawa | 945 km | $13,786 | $28/passenger |
| AOJ - Aomori | 947 km | $13,815 | $28/passenger |
| HHE - Hachinoe | 961 km | $14,019 | $28/passenger |
| LDS - Yinchun | 975 km | $14,223 | $28/passenger |
| VVO - Vladivostok | 997 km | $14,544 | $29/passenger |
| ONJ - Odate Noshiro | 1,010 km | $14,734 | $29/passenger |
| BQS - Blagoveschensk | 1,060 km | $15,463 | $31/passenger |
| HEK - Heihe | 1,067 km | $15,565 | $31/passenger |
| AXT - Akita | 1,075 km | $15,682 | $31/passenger |
| MDG - Mudanjiang | 1,082 km | $15,784 | $32/passenger |
| HNA - Hanamaki | 1,088 km | $15,872 | $32/passenger |
| OHO - Okhotsk | 1,138 km | $16,601 | $33/passenger |
| SYO - Shonai | 1,168 km | $17,039 | $34/passenger |
| DTU - Wudalianchi | 1,169 km | $17,053 | $34/passenger |
| YNJ - Yanji | 1,199 km | $17,491 | $35/passenger |
| GAJ - Yamagata | 1,206 km | $17,593 | $35/passenger |
| PKC - Petropavlovsk | 1,220 km | $17,797 | $36/passenger |
| SDJ - Sendai | 1,232 km | $17,972 | $36/passenger |
| HRB - Harbin | 1,253 km | $18,279 | $37/passenger |
| SDS - Sado | 1,272 km | $18,556 | $37/passenger |
| KIJ - Niigata | 1,272 km | $18,556 | $37/passenger |
| DQA - Daqing | 1,287 km | $18,775 | $38/passenger |
| JGD - Jiagedaqi District | 1,293 km | $18,862 | $38/passenger |
| RGO - Chongjin | 1,297 km | $18,921 | $38/passenger |
| GDX - Magadan | 1,313 km | $19,154 | $38/passenger |
* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.
How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your EKS 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 EKS
- 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 Shakhtyorsk
Shakhtyorsk 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 EKS
EKS provides air connectivity for Shakhtyorsk, Russia. Travelers should check entry requirements, local transport options, and current fuel price impacts before booking flights through this airport.
Planning Your Trip via EKS
- Arrival time: Arrive 2 hours early for domestic flights, 3 hours for international flights at Shakhtyorsk Airport
- Ground transportation: Check current gasoline costs for driving to/from EKS
- 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 EKS are GVN, UUS, NGK — consider these for potentially lower fares