MCX - Uytash Airport

Makhachkala, Russia

IATA Code: MCX · Makhachkala, Russia

The airport code MCX is the IATA identifier for Uytash Airport. You may also find it referred to as Makhachkala Airport (MCX).

Uytash Airport (MCX) serves Makhachkala, Russia, in the Europe fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.

MCX is the IATA airport code for Uytash Airport, located in Makhachkala, Russia. The airport is situated at coordinates 42.8168°N, 47.6523°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
MCX
City
Makhachkala
Country
Russia
Timezone
Europe/Moscow
Latitude
42.8168°
Longitude
47.6523°
Type
airport
Fuel Region
Europe

Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from MCX

Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.

Destination Distance Est. Fuel Cost Fuel Surcharge*
ZTU - Zaqatala 161 km $2,484 $5/passenger
GBB - Qabala 221 km $3,410 $7/passenger
IGT - Magas 222 km $3,425 $7/passenger
OGZ - Beslan 251 km $3,872 $8/passenger
TBS - Tbilisi 256 km $3,950 $8/passenger
KVD - Ganja 256 km $3,950 $8/passenger
SCO - Aktau 301 km $4,644 $9/passenger
ZXT - Baku 322 km $4,968 $10/passenger
GYD - Baku 328 km $5,060 $10/passenger
NAL - Nalchik 335 km $5,168 $10/passenger
PFQ - Parsabad 358 km $5,523 $11/passenger
ASF - Astrakhan 386 km $5,955 $12/passenger
LWN - Gyumri 389 km $6,001 $12/passenger
MRV - Mineralnye Vody 400 km $6,171 $12/passenger
EVN - Yerevan 402 km $6,202 $12/passenger
KUT - Kutaisi 430 km $6,634 $13/passenger
NAJ - Nakhchivan 443 km $6,835 $14/passenger
IGD - Igdir 446 km $6,881 $14/passenger
KSY - Kars 452 km $6,973 $14/passenger
LLK - Lankaran 463 km $7,143 $14/passenger
ESL - Elista 475 km $7,328 $15/passenger
ADU - Ardabil 504 km $7,776 $16/passenger
STW - Stavropol 511 km $7,884 $16/passenger
BUS - Batumi 516 km $7,961 $16/passenger
AJI - Agri 523 km $8,069 $16/passenger
SUI - Sukhumi 532 km $8,208 $16/passenger
TBZ - Tabriz 534 km $8,239 $16/passenger
KHY - Khoy 538 km $8,300 $17/passenger
KRW - Krasnovodsk 541 km $8,347 $17/passenger
GUW - Atyrau 580 km $8,948 $18/passenger
VAN - Van 605 km $9,334 $19/passenger
OMH - Uromiyeh 613 km $9,457 $19/passenger
ACP - Maragheh 622 km $9,596 $19/passenger
ERZ - Erzurum 627 km $9,673 $19/passenger
AER - Sochi 628 km $9,689 $19/passenger
RAS - Rasht 633 km $9,766 $20/passenger
YKO - Hakkari 653 km $10,074 $20/passenger
JWN - Zanjan 675 km $10,414 $21/passenger
MSR - Mus 677 km $10,445 $21/passenger
TZX - Trabzon 681 km $10,506 $21/passenger
VLK - 695 km $10,722 $21/passenger
RZR - Ramsar 706 km $10,892 $22/passenger
VOG - Volgograd 711 km $10,969 $22/passenger
KRR - Krasnodar 722 km $11,139 $22/passenger
SXZ - Siirt 729 km $11,247 $22/passenger
BGG - Bingol 739 km $11,401 $23/passenger
NSH - Noshahr 758 km $11,694 $23/passenger
GZW - Ghazvin 759 km $11,710 $23/passenger
ERC - Erzincan 761 km $11,741 $23/passenger
NKT - Cizre 770 km $11,880 $24/passenger

* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.

How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your MCX 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.

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Climate & Weather at Makhachkala

Makhachkala 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 MCX

As a European airport, MCX 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 MCX

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