VUS - Velikiy Ustyug Airport
Veliky Ustyug, Russia
IATA Code: VUS · Veliky Ustyug, Russia
The airport code VUS is the IATA identifier for Velikiy Ustyug Airport. You may also find it referred to as Veliky Ustyug Airport (VUS).
Velikiy Ustyug Airport (VUS) serves Veliky Ustyug, Russia, in the Europe fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.
VUS is the IATA airport code for Velikiy Ustyug Airport, located in Veliky Ustyug, Russia. The airport is situated at coordinates 60.7883°N, 46.2600°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
- VUS
- City
- Veliky Ustyug
- Country
- Russia
- Timezone
- Europe/Moscow
- Latitude
- 60.7883°
- Longitude
- 46.2600°
- Type
- airport
- Fuel Region
- Europe
Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from VUS
Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.
| Destination | Distance | Est. Fuel Cost | Fuel Surcharge* |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSZ - Kotlas | 55 km | $849 | $2/passenger |
| SCW - Syktyvkar | 263 km | $4,058 | $8/passenger |
| KVX - Kirov | 308 km | $4,752 | $10/passenger |
| VGD - Vologda | 388 km | $5,986 | $12/passenger |
| KMW - Kostroma | 446 km | $6,881 | $14/passenger |
| LDG - Arkhangelsk | 458 km | $7,066 | $14/passenger |
| JOK - Yoshkar-Ola | 464 km | $7,159 | $14/passenger |
| CEE - Cherepovets | 488 km | $7,529 | $15/passenger |
| UCT - Ukhta | 498 km | $7,683 | $15/passenger |
| IAR - Yaroslavl | 499 km | $7,699 | $15/passenger |
| ARH - Arkhangelsk | 509 km | $7,853 | $16/passenger |
| RYB - Rybinsk | 510 km | $7,868 | $16/passenger |
| IWA - Ivanovo | 526 km | $8,115 | $16/passenger |
| CSY - Cheboksary | 526 km | $8,115 | $16/passenger |
| GOJ - Nizhniy Novgorod | 527 km | $8,131 | $16/passenger |
| UTS - Ust-Tsylma | 596 km | $9,195 | $18/passenger |
| KZN - Kazan | 603 km | $9,303 | $19/passenger |
| IJK - Izhevsk | 604 km | $9,319 | $19/passenger |
| PEE - Perm | 638 km | $9,843 | $20/passenger |
| PES - Petrozavodsk | 656 km | $10,121 | $20/passenger |
| NBC - Nizhnekamsk | 673 km | $10,383 | $21/passenger |
| CSH - Solovetsky Islands | 710 km | $10,954 | $22/passenger |
| CKL - Shchyolkovo | 725 km | $11,185 | $22/passenger |
| ULY - Ulyanovsk | 726 km | $11,201 | $22/passenger |
| PEX - Pechora | 729 km | $11,247 | $22/passenger |
| ULV - Ulyanovsk | 734 km | $11,324 | $23/passenger |
| SVO - Moscow | 742 km | $11,448 | $23/passenger |
| SKX - Saransk | 744 km | $11,478 | $23/passenger |
| KLD - Tver | 747 km | $11,525 | $23/passenger |
| BKA - Moscow | 748 km | $11,540 | $23/passenger |
| ZIA - Ramenskoe | 751 km | $11,586 | $23/passenger |
| DME - Moscow | 773 km | $11,926 | $24/passenger |
| OSF - Moscow | 778 km | $12,003 | $24/passenger |
| VKO - Moscow | 781 km | $12,049 | $24/passenger |
| UUA - Bugulma | 785 km | $12,111 | $24/passenger |
| USK - Usinsk | 799 km | $12,327 | $25/passenger |
| NNM - Naryan-Mar | 830 km | $12,805 | $26/passenger |
| KUF - Samara | 843 km | $13,006 | $26/passenger |
| PEZ - Penza | 857 km | $13,222 | $26/passenger |
| KTQ - Kitee | 871 km | $13,438 | $27/passenger |
| LED - St. Petersburg | 886 km | $13,669 | $27/passenger |
| UFA - Ufa | 896 km | $13,823 | $28/passenger |
| JOE - Joensuu | 899 km | $13,870 | $28/passenger |
| INA - Inta | 901 km | $13,901 | $28/passenger |
| KLF - Kaluga | 908 km | $14,009 | $28/passenger |
| SVL - Savonlinna | 929 km | $14,333 | $29/passenger |
| OVS - Sovetskiy | 932 km | $14,379 | $29/passenger |
| TBW - Tambow | 933 km | $14,394 | $29/passenger |
| SVX - Yekaterinburg | 949 km | $14,641 | $29/passenger |
| KVK - Apatity | 960 km | $14,811 | $30/passenger |
* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.
How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your VUS 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 VUS
- 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 Veliky Ustyug
Veliky Ustyug 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 VUS
As a European airport, VUS 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 VUS
- Arrival time: Arrive 2 hours early for domestic flights, 3 hours for international flights at Velikiy Ustyug Airport
- Ground transportation: Check current gasoline costs for driving to/from VUS
- 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 VUS are KSZ, SCW, KVX — consider these for potentially lower fares