Mărculești Air Base (LUBM)
Medium airport · Mărculeşti, Floreşti District, Moldova
Airport data
| Name | Mărculești Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LUBM |
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 47°51'46" E 28°12'46" 47.86270, 28.21280 |
| Location | Mărculeşti, Floreşti District, Moldova |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 8,235 ft (2510 m) | 129 ft | CON | No |
Mărculești Air Base at a glance
Mărculești Air Base is a medium airport in Mărculeşti, Floreşti District, Moldova. The field elevation of 312 ft (95 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LUBM are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 07/25, offers 8,235 ft (2510 m) of con surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LUBM shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Mărculești Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bălți-Leadoveni International Airport | LUBL | 32 km (17 NM) |
| Iaşi International Airport | LRIA | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Chişinău International Airport | LUKK | 117 km (63 NM) |
| Suceava Ștefan cel Mare International Airport | LRSV | 140 km (76 NM) |
| Tiraspol Airfield | LUTR | 152 km (82 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mărculești Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 312 ft field elevation of Mărculești Air Base can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 5 airports and airfields we list for Moldova — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Mărculești Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Mărculești Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Mărculești Air Base is LUBM, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mărculești Air Base above sea level?
Mărculești Air Base sits at an elevation of 312 feet (95 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mărculești Air Base located?
The airport lies at 47.8627, 28.2128 — in Mărculeşti, Floreşti District, Moldova, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bălți-Leadoveni International Airport, about 32 km away.
Does LUBM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LUBM appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Mărculești Air Base?
Mărculești Air Base has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 8,235 ft (2510 m) with a CON surface.