KSZ - Kotlas Airport
Kotlas, Russia
IATA Code: KSZ · Kotlas, Russia
The airport code KSZ is the IATA identifier for Kotlas Airport. You may also find it referred to as Kotlas Airport (KSZ).
Kotlas Airport (KSZ) serves Kotlas, Russia, in the Europe fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.
KSZ is the IATA airport code for Kotlas Airport, located in Kotlas, Russia. The airport is situated at coordinates 61.2358°N, 46.6975°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
- KSZ
- City
- Kotlas
- Country
- Russia
- Timezone
- Europe/Moscow
- Latitude
- 61.2358°
- Longitude
- 46.6975°
- Type
- airport
- Fuel Region
- Europe
Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from KSZ
Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.
| Destination | Distance | Est. Fuel Cost | Fuel Surcharge* |
|---|---|---|---|
| VUS - Veliky Ustyug | 55 km | $849 | $2/passenger |
| SCW - Syktyvkar | 225 km | $3,471 | $7/passenger |
| KVX - Kirov | 338 km | $5,215 | $10/passenger |
| LDG - Arkhangelsk | 410 km | $6,325 | $13/passenger |
| VGD - Vologda | 431 km | $6,649 | $13/passenger |
| UCT - Ukhta | 448 km | $6,912 | $14/passenger |
| ARH - Arkhangelsk | 481 km | $7,421 | $15/passenger |
| KMW - Kostroma | 498 km | $7,683 | $15/passenger |
| JOK - Yoshkar-Ola | 509 km | $7,853 | $16/passenger |
| CEE - Cherepovets | 526 km | $8,115 | $16/passenger |
| UTS - Ust-Tsylma | 541 km | $8,347 | $17/passenger |
| IAR - Yaroslavl | 551 km | $8,501 | $17/passenger |
| RYB - Rybinsk | 558 km | $8,609 | $17/passenger |
| CSY - Cheboksary | 573 km | $8,840 | $18/passenger |
| IWA - Ivanovo | 580 km | $8,948 | $18/passenger |
| GOJ - Nizhniy Novgorod | 581 km | $8,964 | $18/passenger |
| IJK - Izhevsk | 624 km | $9,627 | $19/passenger |
| PEE - Perm | 641 km | $9,889 | $20/passenger |
| KZN - Kazan | 644 km | $9,936 | $20/passenger |
| PES - Petrozavodsk | 667 km | $10,290 | $21/passenger |
| PEX - Pechora | 677 km | $10,445 | $21/passenger |
| CSH - Solovetsky Islands | 692 km | $10,676 | $21/passenger |
| NBC - Nizhnekamsk | 704 km | $10,861 | $22/passenger |
| USK - Usinsk | 746 km | $11,509 | $23/passenger |
| ULY - Ulyanovsk | 770 km | $11,880 | $24/passenger |
| NNM - Naryan-Mar | 775 km | $11,957 | $24/passenger |
| CKL - Shchyolkovo | 777 km | $11,988 | $24/passenger |
| ULV - Ulyanovsk | 780 km | $12,034 | $24/passenger |
| SVO - Moscow | 793 km | $12,234 | $24/passenger |
| KLD - Tver | 794 km | $12,250 | $25/passenger |
| SKX - Saransk | 796 km | $12,281 | $25/passenger |
| BKA - Moscow | 801 km | $12,358 | $25/passenger |
| ZIA - Ramenskoe | 803 km | $12,389 | $25/passenger |
| UUA - Bugulma | 816 km | $12,589 | $25/passenger |
| DME - Moscow | 825 km | $12,728 | $25/passenger |
| OSF - Moscow | 830 km | $12,805 | $26/passenger |
| VKO - Moscow | 833 km | $12,852 | $26/passenger |
| INA - Inta | 849 km | $13,098 | $26/passenger |
| KTQ - Kitee | 880 km | $13,577 | $27/passenger |
| KUF - Samara | 884 km | $13,638 | $27/passenger |
| OVS - Sovetskiy | 901 km | $13,901 | $28/passenger |
| JOE - Joensuu | 905 km | $13,962 | $28/passenger |
| PEZ - Penza | 909 km | $14,024 | $28/passenger |
| LED - St. Petersburg | 911 km | $14,055 | $28/passenger |
| UFA - Ufa | 918 km | $14,163 | $28/passenger |
| KVK - Apatity | 933 km | $14,394 | $29/passenger |
| SVL - Savonlinna | 940 km | $14,502 | $29/passenger |
| SVX - Yekaterinburg | 947 km | $14,610 | $29/passenger |
| KLF - Kaluga | 960 km | $14,811 | $30/passenger |
| EZV - Berezovo | 981 km | $15,135 | $30/passenger |
* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.
How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your KSZ 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 KSZ
- 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 Kotlas
Kotlas 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 KSZ
As a European airport, KSZ 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 KSZ
- Arrival time: Arrive 2 hours early for domestic flights, 3 hours for international flights at Kotlas Airport
- Ground transportation: Check current gasoline costs for driving to/from KSZ
- 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 KSZ are VUS, SCW, KVX — consider these for potentially lower fares