Japan to Russia on an A319 | RJCC-UHSS

Aurora Airlines Flight 4537 (SHU4537) is a suspended international passenger service operated by Aurora Airlines. The route between Sapporo and Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk was one of the few international flights operating out of UHSS. Sakhalin and Hokkaido used to share strong economic ties prior to 2022, hence flights used to exist between the two cities before relations deteriorated.

Flight Information

Server: Expert
Airline: Aurora
Aircraft: Airbus A319-111
Origin: Sapporo New Chitose Airport (CTS/RJCC)
Destination: Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Khomutovo Airport (UUS/UHSS)
Flight Number: HZ4537
Route: RJCC-UHSS
Registration: RA-73676
Air time: 50 Minutes


Pushback from the Gate at New Chitose


Climbing out of runway 01L


Approaching the La Perouse Strait, where the transition to Russian Airspace occurs. The Island of Sakhalin is visible from Hokkaido on a clear day


Overflying the airport before performing a 180 degree turn and contacting the glideslope


On final approach to runway 19 at Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Khomutovo Airport


Butter landing, idle thrust reverse and low autobrakes applied


And we have arrived at the stand, thank you for flying with Aurora Airlines!

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Beautifully done trip report and beautiful pics. Hopefully someday this route will return and we will also have the Aurora Airlines livery on the A319 and hopefully the DH8D as well in IF!

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Great pictures and very nicely formatted trip report, well structured!