Pribylovo Naval Air Base (RU-0065)
Medium airport · Pribilovo, Leningrad Oblast, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Pribylovo Naval Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RU-0065 |
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 60°27'30" E 28°44'48" 60.45833, 28.74667 |
| Location | Pribilovo, Leningrad Oblast, Russia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 6,562 ft (2000 m) | 164 ft | CON | Yes |
Pribylovo Naval Air Base at a glance
Pribylovo Naval Air Base is a medium airport in Pribilovo, Leningrad Oblast, Russia. The field elevation of 131 ft (40 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RU-0065 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, 13/31, offers 6,562 ft (2000 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RU-0065 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 Pribylovo 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lappeenranta Airport | EFLP | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Levashovo Air Base | RU-0001 | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Utti Air Base | EFUT | 110 km (59 NM) |
| Pulkovo Airport | ULLI | 111 km (60 NM) |
| Helsinki East-Redstone Aerodrome | EFPR | 118 km (64 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Pribylovo Naval Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 131 ft field elevation of Pribylovo 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 Pribylovo Naval Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Pribylovo Naval Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Pribylovo Naval Air Base is RU-0065, 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 Pribylovo Naval Air Base above sea level?
Pribylovo Naval Air Base sits at an elevation of 131 feet (40 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Pribylovo Naval Air Base located?
The airport lies at 60.4583, 28.7467 — in Pribilovo, Leningrad Oblast, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lappeenranta Airport, about 73 km away.
Does RU-0065 publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RU-0065 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 Pribylovo Naval Air Base?
Pribylovo Naval Air Base has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 6,562 ft (2000 m) with a CON surface.