Rtishchevo Air Base (RU-10047)
Medium airport · Rtishchevo, Saratov Oblast, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Rtishchevo Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RU-10047 |
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 52°17'50" E 43°43'27" 52.29732, 43.72410 |
| Location | Rtishchevo, Saratov Oblast, Russia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 6,562 ft (2000 m) | 131 ft | CON | Yes |
Rtishchevo Air Base at a glance
Rtishchevo Air Base is a medium airport in Rtishchevo, Saratov Oblast, Russia. The field elevation of 673 ft (205 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RU-10047 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, 08/26, offers 6,562 ft (2000 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RU-10047 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 Rtishchevo Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Balashov Air Base | RU-0010 | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Penza Airport | UWPP | 126 km (68 NM) |
| Borisoglebsk Air Base | RU-0014 | 148 km (80 NM) |
| Donskoye Airport | UUOT | 162 km (87 NM) |
| Tambov Air Base | RU-4339 | 165 km (89 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Rtishchevo Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 673 ft field elevation of Rtishchevo 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 Rtishchevo Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Rtishchevo Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Rtishchevo Air Base is RU-10047, 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 Rtishchevo Air Base above sea level?
Rtishchevo Air Base sits at an elevation of 673 feet (205 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Rtishchevo Air Base located?
The airport lies at 52.2973, 43.7241 — in Rtishchevo, Saratov Oblast, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Balashov Air Base, about 90 km away.
Does RU-10047 publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RU-10047 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 Rtishchevo Air Base?
Rtishchevo Air Base has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 6,562 ft (2000 m) with a CON surface.