Lipetsk Air Base (RU-0016)
Medium airport · Lipetsk, Lipetsk Oblast, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Lipetsk Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RU-0016 |
| Elevation | 636 ft (194 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 52°38'6" E 39°26'42" 52.63500, 39.44500 |
| Location | Lipetsk, Lipetsk Oblast, Russia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 9,842 ft (3000 m) | 197 ft | CON | Yes |
Lipetsk Air Base at a glance
Lipetsk Air Base is a medium airport in Lipetsk, Lipetsk Oblast, Russia. The field elevation of 636 ft (194 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RU-0016 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, 15/33, offers 9,842 ft (3000 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RU-0016 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 Lipetsk Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lipetsk Airport | UUOL | 10 km (5 NM) |
| Michurinsk Air Base | RU-6687 | 69 km (37 NM) |
| Voronezh International Airport | UUOO | 92 km (50 NM) |
| Voronezh Baltimore Air Base | RU-8363 | 115 km (62 NM) |
| Tambov Air Base | RU-4339 | 130 km (70 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lipetsk Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 636 ft field elevation of Lipetsk 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 255 airports and airfields we list for Russia — 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 Lipetsk Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Lipetsk Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Lipetsk Air Base is RU-0016, 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 Lipetsk Air Base above sea level?
Lipetsk Air Base sits at an elevation of 636 feet (194 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lipetsk Air Base located?
The airport lies at 52.6350, 39.4450 — in Lipetsk, Lipetsk Oblast, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lipetsk Airport, about 10 km away.
Does RU-0016 publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RU-0016 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 Lipetsk Air Base?
Lipetsk Air Base has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 9,842 ft (3000 m) with a CON surface.