Smolensk North Airport (RU-10076)
Medium airport · Smolensk, Smolensk Oblast, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Smolensk North Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RU-10076 |
| IATA | LNX |
| Elevation | 820 ft (250 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 54°49'26" E 32°1'30" 54.82400, 32.02500 |
| Location | Smolensk, Smolensk Oblast, Russia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | — | CON | No |
Smolensk North Airport at a glance
Smolensk North Airport is a medium airport in Smolensk, Smolensk Oblast, Russia, known to airline systems as LNX. The field elevation of 820 ft (250 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RU-10076 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 8,202 ft (2500 m) of con surface, without recorded lighting. 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-10076 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 Smolensk North Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shatalovo Air Base | RU-4609 | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Vitebsk Vostochny Airport | UMII | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Orsha Airport - Balbasovo Air Base | UMIO | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Seshcha Air Base | RU-0240 | 150 km (81 NM) |
| Mogilev Airport | UMOO | 158 km (85 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Smolensk North Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 820 ft field elevation of Smolensk North Airport 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 Smolensk North Airport
What is the ICAO code of Smolensk North Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Smolensk North Airport is RU-10076, and its IATA code is LNX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Smolensk North Airport above sea level?
Smolensk North Airport sits at an elevation of 820 feet (250 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Smolensk North Airport located?
The airport lies at 54.8240, 32.0250 — in Smolensk, Smolensk Oblast, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Shatalovo Air Base, about 61 km away.
Does RU-10076 publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RU-10076 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 Smolensk North Airport?
Smolensk North Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a CON surface.