Taganrog Tsentralny Air Base (RU-0211)
Medium airport · Taganrog, Rostov Oblast, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Taganrog Tsentralny Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RU-0211 |
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 47°14'47" E 38°50'25" 47.24645, 38.84030 |
| Location | Taganrog, Rostov Oblast, Russia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 8,219 ft (2505 m) | 144 ft | concrete | Yes |
Taganrog Tsentralny Air Base at a glance
Taganrog Tsentralny Air Base is a medium airport in Taganrog, Rostov Oblast, Russia. The field elevation of 151 ft (46 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RU-0211 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, 05/23, offers 8,219 ft (2505 m) of concrete surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RU-0211 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 Taganrog Tsentralny Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Taganrog Yuzhny Airport | URRT | 5 km (3 NM) |
| Rostov-on-Don Central Air Base | RU-0372 | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Yeysk Airport | URKE | 79 km (43 NM) |
| Platov International Airport | URRP | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Mariupol International Airport | UKCM | 107 km (58 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Taganrog Tsentralny Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 151 ft field elevation of Taganrog Tsentralny 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 Taganrog Tsentralny Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Taganrog Tsentralny Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Taganrog Tsentralny Air Base is RU-0211, 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 Taganrog Tsentralny Air Base above sea level?
Taganrog Tsentralny Air Base sits at an elevation of 151 feet (46 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Taganrog Tsentralny Air Base located?
The airport lies at 47.2465, 38.8403 — in Taganrog, Rostov Oblast, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Taganrog Yuzhny Airport, about 5 km away.
Does RU-0211 publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RU-0211 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 Taganrog Tsentralny Air Base?
Taganrog Tsentralny Air Base has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 8,219 ft (2505 m) with a concrete surface.