Vostok Skiway
Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)
About 5h 33m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.
About Vostok Skiway
Vostok Station is a Russian research station in inland Princess Elizabeth Land, Antarctica. Founded by the Soviet Union in 1957, the station lies at the southern Pole of Cold, with the lowest reliably measured natural temperature on Earth of −89.2 °C. Research includes ice core drilling and magnetometry. Vostok was named after Vostok, the lead ship of the First Russian Antarctic Expedition captained by Fabian von Bellingshausen. The Bellingshausen Station was named after this captain.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
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Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Vostok Skiway located?
Vostok Skiway is medium airport located in Vostok Station, Antarctica, at an elevation of 11,447 ft (3,489 m).
What time zone is Vostok Skiway in?
Vostok Skiway is in the Antarctica/Vostok time zone (UTC+05:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Vostok Skiway?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Vostok Skiway is approximately 126.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Vostok Skiway data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.