Kerch Airport (Ukrainian: Аеропорт «Керч», Russian: Аэропорт «Керчь») (IATA: KHC, ICAO: URFK) is an airport in Kerch, Disputed between Russia and Ukraine. The airport is located 1.5 km northwest of the city (sometimes it is confused with Baherove Air Base located nearby). The airport is currently bankrupt, and was put on sale for 27M Hryvn (3.3M USD) by the city authorities.

Though the airport is bankrupt, it is still in service, and is used by general aviation today. The airport itself is not in good condition. Runway needs repair, airport facilities are bad, there is working ATC tower which is also needs improvements. There is no airline services to this airport.

Airline flights to/from airport ceased operation approximately in 2008, there were approximately 8-10 flights a day both Domestic and International. In 2005-2006 airport tried to resume flights to Kiev and Moscow using Motor Sich Airlines, but expenses were high and profit was too low, which made flying unprofitable.

Kerch Airport Аеропорт «Керч»
IATA: KHC ICAO: URFK
Summary
Airport type	Public
Owner	Local Government
Location	Kerch, Disputed between Russia and Ukraine[1]
Elevation AMSL	171 ft / 52 m
Coordinates	45°22′21″N  036°24′05″E
Map
KHC Location of Kerch Airport in Ukraine
Runways
Direction Length Surface ft m 07/25 5,420 1,652 Asphalt 07/25 6,561 2,000 Soil

Accidents and incidents

On November 13, 1971, Aeroflot Antonov 24B (CCCP-46378) struck a cable and crashed on approach. There were total of 5 passenger and crew on aboard who all died on impact. The aircraft was written off (damaged beyond repair).

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