Airport code

ESL Airport Code, Elista Airport

ESL is the IATA airport code for Elista Airport, a regional airport serving Elista, Russia. Pilots and air traffic control use its ICAO code, URWI.

City
Elista
Country
Continent
Europe
Airport type
Medium airport
Coordinates
46.3739, 44.3309
Elevation
501 ft
Runways
2
Scheduled service
Yes

What airport is ESL?

ESL is the IATA airport code for Elista Airport, in Elista, Russia. The same airport has the ICAO code URWI.

It carries scheduled service and ranks number 3000 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code URWI begins with U, the prefix ICAO assigns to post-Soviet states.

Elista Airport (ESL) at a glance
IATA airport codeESL
ICAO airport codeURWI
AirportElista Airport
CityElista
CountryRussia
Runways2

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Where is ESL airport located?

Elista Airport (ESL) is in Elista, Russia, at coordinates 46.3739, 44.3309.

It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 46.37° N, 44.33° E. The runways sit at 501 ft (153 m) elevation.

Runways at ESL

It has 2 runways. The longest is 10,499 ft (3.20 km), designated 09/27.

Frequently asked questions

What is the IATA code for Elista Airport?

The IATA code for Elista Airport in Elista is ESL. It is the three-letter code on tickets, baggage tags and departure boards.

What is the 3-letter code for Elista?

The 3-letter IATA code for Elista Airport in Elista is ESL.

What is the ICAO code for Elista Airport?

The ICAO code for Elista Airport is URWI. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code ESL.

What is the difference between ESL and URWI?

ESL is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. URWI is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Elista Airport.

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