URS - Kursk East Airport
Kursk, Russia
IATA Code: URS · Kursk, Russia
The airport code URS is the IATA identifier for Kursk East Airport. You may also find it referred to as Kursk Airport (URS).
Kursk East Airport (URS) serves Kursk, Russia, in the Europe fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.
URS is the IATA airport code for Kursk East Airport, located in Kursk, Russia. The airport is situated at coordinates 51.7506°N, 36.2956°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
- URS
- City
- Kursk
- Country
- Russia
- Timezone
- Europe/Moscow
- Latitude
- 51.7506°
- Longitude
- 36.2956°
- Type
- airport
- Fuel Region
- Europe
Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from URS
Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.
| Destination | Distance | Est. Fuel Cost | Fuel Surcharge* |
|---|---|---|---|
| EGO - Belgorod | 125 km | $1,929 | $4/passenger |
| OEL - Oakley | 133 km | $2,052 | $4/passenger |
| VOZ - Voronezh | 202 km | $3,116 | $6/passenger |
| HRK - Kharkov | 203 km | $3,132 | $6/passenger |
| BZK - Bryansk | 217 km | $3,348 | $7/passenger |
| LPK - Lipetsk | 245 km | $3,780 | $8/passenger |
| PLV - Poltava | 277 km | $4,274 | $9/passenger |
| KLF - Kaluga | 311 km | $4,798 | $10/passenger |
| KRQ - Kramatorsk | 352 km | $5,431 | $11/passenger |
| CEJ - Chernigov | 357 km | $5,508 | $11/passenger |
| GME - Gomel | 370 km | $5,708 | $11/passenger |
| TBW - Tambow | 372 km | $5,739 | $11/passenger |
| DNK - Dnepropetrovsk | 387 km | $5,971 | $12/passenger |
| CKC - Cherkassy | 399 km | $6,156 | $12/passenger |
| KBP - Kiev | 408 km | $6,295 | $13/passenger |
| DME - Moscow | 420 km | $6,480 | $13/passenger |
| DOK - Donetsk | 422 km | $6,511 | $13/passenger |
| OSF - Moscow | 426 km | $6,572 | $13/passenger |
| VSG - Lugansk | 431 km | $6,649 | $13/passenger |
| VKO - Moscow | 432 km | $6,665 | $13/passenger |
| IEV - Kiev | 435 km | $6,711 | $13/passenger |
| OZH - Zaporozhye | 438 km | $6,757 | $14/passenger |
| ZIA - Ramenskoe | 440 km | $6,788 | $14/passenger |
| GML - Kiev | 444 km | $6,850 | $14/passenger |
| LNX - Smolensk | 444 km | $6,850 | $14/passenger |
| BKA - Moscow | 445 km | $6,865 | $14/passenger |
| KGO - Kirovograd | 457 km | $7,051 | $14/passenger |
| KWG - Krivoy Rog | 468 km | $7,220 | $14/passenger |
| CKL - Shchyolkovo | 473 km | $7,297 | $15/passenger |
| SVO - Moscow | 475 km | $7,328 | $15/passenger |
| MVQ - Mogilev | 483 km | $7,452 | $15/passenger |
| MPW - Mariupol International | 526 km | $8,115 | $16/passenger |
| TGK - Taganrog | 539 km | $8,316 | $17/passenger |
| ROV - Rostov | 541 km | $8,347 | $17/passenger |
| VTB - Vitebsk | 544 km | $8,393 | $17/passenger |
| ERD - Berdyansk | 550 km | $8,485 | $17/passenger |
| ZTR - Zhytomyr | 553 km | $8,532 | $17/passenger |
| KLD - Tver | 565 km | $8,717 | $17/passenger |
| EIK - Eysk | 581 km | $8,964 | $18/passenger |
| MSQ - Minsk 2 | 603 km | $9,303 | $19/passenger |
| PEZ - Penza | 610 km | $9,411 | $19/passenger |
| NLV - Nikolayev | 610 km | $9,411 | $19/passenger |
| VIN - Vinnitsa | 610 km | $9,411 | $19/passenger |
| VLK - | 614 km | $9,473 | $19/passenger |
| KHE - Kherson | 628 km | $9,689 | $19/passenger |
| MHP - Minsk | 633 km | $9,766 | $20/passenger |
| VLU - Velikiye Luki | 634 km | $9,781 | $20/passenger |
| IWA - Ivanovo | 650 km | $10,028 | $20/passenger |
| SKX - Saransk | 653 km | $10,074 | $20/passenger |
| VOG - Volgograd | 660 km | $10,182 | $20/passenger |
* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.
How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your URS 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 URS
- 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 Kursk
Kursk 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 URS
As a European airport, URS 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 URS
- Arrival time: Arrive 2 hours early for domestic flights, 3 hours for international flights at Kursk East Airport
- Ground transportation: Check current gasoline costs for driving to/from URS
- 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 URS are EGO, OEL, VOZ — consider these for potentially lower fares