Privolzhskiy Air Base (RU-0303)
Medium airport · Astrakhan, Astrakhan Oblast, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Privolzhskiy Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RU-0303 |
| Elevation | -66 ft (-20 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 46°23'45" E 47°53'16" 46.39573, 47.88769 |
| Location | Astrakhan, Astrakhan Oblast, Russia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07L/25R | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 131 ft | CON | Yes |
| 08R/26L | 11,483 ft (3500 m) | 197 ft | CON | Yes |
Privolzhskiy Air Base at a glance
Privolzhskiy Air Base is a medium airport in Astrakhan, Astrakhan Oblast, Russia. The field elevation of -66 ft (-20 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RU-0303 are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 08R/26L — offers 11,483 ft (3500 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08R points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RU-0303 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 Privolzhskiy Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Astrakhan Narimanovo Boris M. Kustodiev International Airport | URWA | 16 km (9 NM) |
| Akhtubinsk Air Base | RU-0380 | 246 km (133 NM) |
| Elista Airport | URWI | 273 km (147 NM) |
| Kapustin Yar Airfield | RU-0304 | 300 km (162 NM) |
| Atyrau International Airport | UATG | 310 km (167 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Privolzhskiy Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the -66 ft field elevation of Privolzhskiy 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 Privolzhskiy Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Privolzhskiy Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Privolzhskiy Air Base is RU-0303, 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 Privolzhskiy Air Base above sea level?
Privolzhskiy Air Base sits at an elevation of -66 feet (-20 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Privolzhskiy Air Base located?
The airport lies at 46.3957, 47.8877 — in Astrakhan, Astrakhan Oblast, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Astrakhan Narimanovo Boris M. Kustodiev International Airport, about 16 km away.
Does RU-0303 publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RU-0303 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 Privolzhskiy Air Base?
Privolzhskiy Air Base has 2 runways. The longest, 08R/26L, measures 11,483 ft (3500 m) with a CON surface.