International Airport Odessa (UKOO) IFR

Odessa (UKOO) requires advance permission from the Ukrainian aviation authority for private flights, typically processed on weekdays via email to ckp.intl@avia.gov.ua with a copy to cds@avia.gov.ua; expect to complete a form and allow at least one working day for approval. No visa is needed for entry, but all arrivals must use a local handling agent such as SkyHandling or Air Link International, as direct airport contact is ineffective and non-local agents are costly. Example: supervision service about USD 100 prepaid with SkyHandling; airport fees include landing about USD 20, parking per night about USD 10, basic handling about USD 50, and terminal transfer about USD 20.

Jet-A1 is available at about USD 0.80 per liter plus a service fee of about USD 50 for uplift under 1 ton; Avgas is not available. Fuel can be arranged in advance with SkyHandling or via fuel release from an organization. The airport uses the metric system for wind (m/s), but altitudes are given in feet or flight levels; VFR procedures may be unfamiliar to controllers, who speak English but may give unusual instructions. Weather forecasts often mention thunderstorms and hail, but severe weather is not unusually frequent.

Taxis from the official stand may overcharge; expect city rides offered at UAH 1,000 (about EUR 40), but the typical fare should not exceed UAH 400. Using Uber is recommended. For crew declarations, listing all occupants as crew is advantageous.

Odessa is accessible and manageable for adventurous pilots willing to navigate these procedures.