Batagay

Batagay Airport opened in the Soviet era (around the 1960s) and operates a single small terminal serving the remote town of Batagay in the Sakha Republic; it’s a compact regional airfield that acts as a vital lifeline for communities in the Verkhoyansk area rather than a major hub. Ground access is basic—short drives from the town center, seasonal unpaved roads and limited public transport—while scheduled flights connect mainly to Yakutsk and nearby settlements. Flights are run by regional carriers such as Polar Airlines and Yakutia Airlines; fares tend to be moderately high compared with city airports due to limited frequency and remote operations.