Kaliningrad Chkalovsk Naval Air Base (RU-0028)
Medium airport · Kaliningrad, Kaliningrad Oblast, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Kaliningrad Chkalovsk Naval Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RU-0028 |
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 54°45'60" E 20°23'49" 54.76656, 20.39682 |
| Location | Kaliningrad, Kaliningrad Oblast, Russia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 9,841 ft (3000 m) | 197 ft | CON | Yes |
Kaliningrad Chkalovsk Naval Air Base at a glance
Kaliningrad Chkalovsk Naval Air Base is a medium airport in Kaliningrad, Kaliningrad Oblast, Russia. The field elevation of 164 ft (50 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RU-0028 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, 09/27, offers 9,841 ft (3000 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RU-0028 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 Kaliningrad Chkalovsk Naval Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Khrabrovo Airport | UMKK | 19 km (10 NM) |
| Chernyakhovsk Naval Air Base | RU-0060 | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Malbork Królewo Air Base | EPMB | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport | EPGD | 132 km (71 NM) |
| Palanga International Airport | EYPA | 141 km (76 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kaliningrad Chkalovsk Naval Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 164 ft field elevation of Kaliningrad Chkalovsk Naval 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 Kaliningrad Chkalovsk Naval Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Kaliningrad Chkalovsk Naval Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Kaliningrad Chkalovsk Naval Air Base is RU-0028, 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 Kaliningrad Chkalovsk Naval Air Base above sea level?
Kaliningrad Chkalovsk Naval Air Base sits at an elevation of 164 feet (50 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kaliningrad Chkalovsk Naval Air Base located?
The airport lies at 54.7666, 20.3968 — in Kaliningrad, Kaliningrad Oblast, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Khrabrovo Airport, about 19 km away.
Does RU-0028 publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RU-0028 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 Kaliningrad Chkalovsk Naval Air Base?
Kaliningrad Chkalovsk Naval Air Base has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 9,841 ft (3000 m) with a CON surface.