Civil Airfield Khrabrovo Airport (UMKK)

Khrabrovo (UMKK) serves as the only international airport in the Kaliningrad region and is required for cross-border flights. Fees are high, with a minimum of 108 USD per landing. Processing can take about one hour, though staff are welcoming and helpful. Customs and passport control for international flights are handled in the north part of the airport. Payment of fees is complex, requiring visits to multiple locations and payment in rubles, with no change provided; plan for up to 90 minutes to complete all payments. Taxi services are available, including a recommended local contact at +7/9114692388 who speaks German and can arrange hotel transfers and excursions. For IFR transit through the UMKK FIR, northern routes over water above FL100 are possible without prior permission, but coastal routes require permission; see AIP/NOTAM for details.