Mius Airport (RU-0043)
Medium airport · Sarov, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Mius Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RU-0043 |
| Elevation | 525 ft (160 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 54°57'30" E 43°18'42" 54.95833, 43.31167 |
| Location | Sarov, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Russia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 147 ft | CON | Yes |
Mius Airport at a glance
Mius Airport is a medium airport in Sarov, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Russia. The field elevation of 525 ft (160 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RU-0043 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, 01/19, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RU-0043 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 Mius Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lyambir Air Base | RU-6558 | 141 km (76 NM) |
| Nizhny Novgorod / Strigino International Airport | UWGG | 144 km (78 NM) |
| Saransk International Airport | UWPS | 154 km (83 NM) |
| Sormovo Airfield | RU-0217 | 154 km (83 NM) |
| Semyazino Airport | UUBL | 229 km (124 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mius Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 525 ft field elevation of Mius Airport 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 Mius Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mius Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mius Airport is RU-0043, 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 Mius Airport above sea level?
Mius Airport sits at an elevation of 525 feet (160 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mius Airport located?
The airport lies at 54.9583, 43.3117 — in Sarov, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lyambir Air Base, about 141 km away.
Does RU-0043 publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RU-0043 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 Mius Airport?
Mius Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a CON surface.