Akhtubinsk Air Base (RU-0380)
Medium airport · Akhtubinsk, Astrakhan Oblast, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Akhtubinsk Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RU-0380 |
| Elevation | 50 ft (15 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°18'31" E 46°14'11" 48.30850, 46.23650 |
| Location | Akhtubinsk, Astrakhan Oblast, Russia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12L/30R | 13,123 ft (4000 m) | 198 ft | CON | Yes |
| 12R/30L | 8,038 ft (2450 m) | 164 ft | CON | Yes |
Akhtubinsk Air Base at a glance
Akhtubinsk Air Base is a medium airport in Akhtubinsk, Astrakhan Oblast, Russia. The field elevation of 50 ft (15 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RU-0380 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 — 12L/30R — offers 13,123 ft (4000 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12L points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RU-0380 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 Akhtubinsk Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kapustin Yar Airfield | RU-0304 | 55 km (30 NM) |
| Volgograd International Airport | URWW | 149 km (80 NM) |
| Lebyazhye Air Base | XRWL | 223 km (120 NM) |
| Privolzhskiy Air Base | RU-0303 | 246 km (133 NM) |
| Elista Airport | URWI | 259 km (140 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Akhtubinsk Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 50 ft field elevation of Akhtubinsk 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 Akhtubinsk Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Akhtubinsk Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Akhtubinsk Air Base is RU-0380, 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 Akhtubinsk Air Base above sea level?
Akhtubinsk Air Base sits at an elevation of 50 feet (15 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Akhtubinsk Air Base located?
The airport lies at 48.3085, 46.2365 — in Akhtubinsk, Astrakhan Oblast, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kapustin Yar Airfield, about 55 km away.
Does RU-0380 publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RU-0380 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 Akhtubinsk Air Base?
Akhtubinsk Air Base has 2 runways. The longest, 12L/30R, measures 13,123 ft (4000 m) with a CON surface.