Donetsk, UA 🇺🇦 Closed Airport
UA-9862
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791 ft
UA-14
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Local Code: Not available
Location: 48.075072° N, 37.72527° E
Continent: EU
Type: Closed Airport
Keywords: Міжнародний аеропорт "Донецьк" UKCC DOK
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Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Status |
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08/26 |
13123 ft | 196 ft | ASP | Active Lighted |
Type | Description | Frequency |
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APP | APP | 127.3 MHz |
GND | GND | 119.0 MHz |
PMSV | METEO | 121.3 MHz |
RDR | RADAR | 120.7 MHz |
TWR | TWR | 118.3 MHz |
May 26, 2014
The airport was closed due to the outbreak of the War in Donbas. On May 26, 2014, pro-Russian separatist forces seized control of the airport terminals. This prompted an immediate military response from Ukrainian forces, marking the beginning of the First Battle of Donetsk Airport. All civilian flight operations were suspended indefinitely by Ukrainian aviation authorities on that day and never resumed. The airport subsequently became the site of intense and prolonged fighting, particularly during the Second Battle of Donetsk Airport (September 2014 - January 2015), which resulted in the complete and catastrophic destruction of all its infrastructure.
The airport is completely destroyed and non-functional. The battles of 2014-2015 left the new terminal, the old terminal, the control tower, and all other buildings as skeletal ruins. The runway and aprons are heavily cratered and littered with the wreckage of military vehicles and aircraft. The entire area is considered a hazardous zone, heavily contaminated with unexploded ordnance and landmines. It has been under the control of Russian and proxy forces since January 2015. The site currently serves as a stark and symbolic ruin of the war, completely unusable for any aviation or civilian purpose.
Donetsk Sergei Prokofiev International Airport (correct IATA: DOK, ICAO: UKCC) was a major aviation hub in Eastern Ukraine. Originally built in 1933, it underwent significant upgrades throughout its history. Its most notable period was following a massive reconstruction project in preparation for the UEFA Euro 2012 football championship. A state-of-the-art terminal was opened in May 2012, and its runway was upgraded to accommodate large, heavy aircraft like the Antonov An-225 and Boeing 747. The airport was named after the world-renowned composer Sergei Prokofiev, who was born in the Donetsk region. When active, it was one of Ukraine's busiest airports, serving as a base for Donbassaero and handling flights from major carriers such as Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Aeroflot, and Ukraine International Airlines, connecting the industrial Donbas region to cities across Europe and the Middle East. Its modern terminal was a symbol of regional development and Ukraine's integration with Europe before its destruction.
There are no realistic prospects for reopening in the foreseeable future. Reopening is contingent upon a definitive end to the ongoing military conflict and a resolution of the political status of Donetsk. Even if peace were established, the airport would require a complete reconstruction from the ground up. This would involve a massive and costly effort, including extensive demining of the entire territory, clearing tons of rubble, and building an entirely new runway, terminal, control tower, and all associated infrastructure. The cost would likely run into billions of dollars. As long as the region remains an active conflict zone, any discussion of rebuilding or reopening the airport is purely hypothetical.
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