Igor Sikorsky Kyiv International Airport (Zhuliany) (IEV / UKKK) Plane Spotting Map & Live Active Runway Predictor
Kyiv, Ukraine
Igor Sikorsky Kyiv (Zhuliany)
IEV/UKKK
Updated Wed 28 Oct, 04:10 local
- Active runway
- 08
- METAR wind
- Unavailable
- Best spot
- Short final 08 - sunny side
- Sun
- 80° / -25°
Wind vector · +0 kt headwind
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Night
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Best Igor Sikorsky Kyiv (Zhuliany) (IEV) plane spotting locations by time of day & sun angle
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Lighting schedule
Morning 07:00-11:00, midday 11:00-14:00, afternoon 14:00-18:00 at IEV, scored from each spot's view bearing.
| Spotting Location | Morning (07:00-11:00) | Midday (11:00-14:00) | Afternoon / Golden Hour (14:00-18:00) | JetPhotos / Camera Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short final 08 - sunny side Runway 08 | BACKLIT / GLARE | SIDE LIGHT | SIDE LIGHT | Recommended focal length 150-600mm. Best local hours for crisp fuselage illumination: 16:00. Avoid 08:00-11:00 harsh backlit contrast. |
Runway winds and thresholds
Land 08 · Dep 08
| End | Hdg | Length | Headwind | Crosswind | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 | 86° | 7,579 ft | +0.0 kt | 0.0 kt | Both |
| 26 | 266° | 7,579 ft | +0.0 kt | 0.0 kt | Standby |
Recommended camera lenses & ATC radio frequencies for Igor Sikorsky Kyiv (Zhuliany) (UKKK)
| Facility | MHz | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tower | 120.700 | Published |
| Approach | 125.300 | Published |
| Departure | 125.325 | Assigned |
| Ground | 119.000 | Published |
| Delivery | 129.300 | Assigned |
| ATIS | 127.475 | Published |
| ATIS | 126.800 | Published |
Lens for the top pin: Sony FE 200-600mm, Uniden Bearcat BC125AT, FlightAware Pro Stick. Sony FE 200-600mmUniden Bearcat BC125ATFlightAware Pro Stick
Open the ATC frequency pageFrequently asked questions about plane spotting at Igor Sikorsky Kyiv (Zhuliany) (IEV/UKKK)
Which runway is active at Igor Sikorsky Kyiv (Zhuliany) (IEV/UKKK) right now?
As of the latest cycle local, the METAR/TAF wind vector predicts landing and departure 08. The METAR wind is unavailable. 08 is the long-runway pick because the wind is calm or variable. Closed runways: none listed.
Where is the best place to plane spot at Igor Sikorsky Kyiv (Zhuliany) (IEV) in the morning vs. afternoon?
At 08:00 local the sun is at 125° azimuth and 10° elevation. Short final 08 - sunny side scores 75/100, 1234 m from runway 08, view bearing 56.7°, best as a afternoon spot with a 150-600mm lens. At 16:00 the sun is at 242° and 5°. Short final 08 - sunny side scores 95/100 on a 56.7° view. Morning and afternoon picks follow that bearing: a view that wants the sun in the east is a morning spot, and a view that wants it in the west is an afternoon spot.
What is the best time to plane spot at Igor Sikorsky Kyiv International Airport (Zhuliany)?
The best time to plane spot at Igor Sikorsky Kyiv International Airport (Zhuliany) (IEV/UKKK) is the window marked CLEAN FRONT LIGHT for the fence you are using. Morning (07:00-11:00) front light: no listed spot stays fully front-lit. Afternoon / golden hour (14:00-18:00) front light: no listed spot stays fully front-lit. Midday (11:00-14:00) is HIGH SUN / TOP LIGHT at 0 of 1 spotting locations. Read the Best Time of Day & Lighting Schedule by Spot table for the lens and the hours to avoid harsh backlit contrast.
What is the sun direction at UKKK spotting locations?
UKKK spotting locations sun direction: Short final 08 - sunny side (runway 08) is BACKLIT / GLARE in the morning, SIDE LIGHT at midday, and SIDE LIGHT in the afternoon. Recommended focal length 150-600mm. Best local hours for crisp fuselage illumination: 16:00. Avoid 08:00-11:00 harsh backlit contrast.
What lens focal length do I need for plane spotting at Igor Sikorsky Kyiv (Zhuliany) (IEV)?
Short final 08 - sunny side is 1234 m from the 08 centerline, so the lens is 150-600mm. The bands are fixed from that distance: 70-200mm inside 250 m, 100-400mm from 250 m to 450 m, and 150-600mm beyond 450 m. The aircraft itself is about 573 m from this pin on a 700 m final.
What ATC radio frequencies should I monitor while spotting at Igor Sikorsky Kyiv (Zhuliany) (UKKK)?
Monitor Tower 120.7 MHz, Ground 119.0 MHz, Approach 125.3 MHz, ATIS 127.475 MHz. Online streams lag by 30 seconds or more. A handheld VHF airband scanner at the fence is the zero-delay way to hear a runway change on Tower 120.7 MHz.
How do I know when Igor Sikorsky Kyiv (Zhuliany) (IEV) switches active runways?
No TAF wind shift in the next 6 hours flips the flow. Wind stays near unavailable, so 08 remains the favored arrival. The $3/mo Telegram Runway-Shift Alert pings you when D-ATIS or the METAR wind vector changes the active runway: https://planespottingmap.com/airport/UKKK#runway-alerts