Kamensk-Uralskiy Air Base (RU-1071)
Medium airport · Kamensk Uralskiy, Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Kamensk-Uralskiy Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RU-1071 |
| Elevation | 560 ft (171 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 56°26'12" E 61°59'12" 56.43670, 61.98670 |
| Location | Kamensk Uralskiy, Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 8,858 ft (2700 m) | 157 ft | CON | Yes |
Kamensk-Uralskiy Air Base at a glance
Kamensk-Uralskiy Air Base is a medium airport in Kamensk Uralskiy, Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia. The field elevation of 560 ft (171 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RU-1071 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, 11/29, offers 8,858 ft (2700 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RU-1071 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 Kamensk-Uralskiy Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Uktus Airport | USSK | 79 km (43 NM) |
| Koltsovo Airport | USSS | 80 km (43 NM) |
| Kurchatov Chelyabinsk International Airport | USCC | 130 km (70 NM) |
| Roshchino International Airport | USTR | 219 km (118 NM) |
| Uprun Air Base | USCU | 233 km (126 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kamensk-Uralskiy Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 560 ft field elevation of Kamensk-Uralskiy 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 Kamensk-Uralskiy Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Kamensk-Uralskiy Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Kamensk-Uralskiy Air Base is RU-1071, 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 Kamensk-Uralskiy Air Base above sea level?
Kamensk-Uralskiy Air Base sits at an elevation of 560 feet (171 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kamensk-Uralskiy Air Base located?
The airport lies at 56.4367, 61.9867 — in Kamensk Uralskiy, Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Uktus Airport, about 79 km away.
Does RU-1071 publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RU-1071 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 Kamensk-Uralskiy Air Base?
Kamensk-Uralskiy Air Base has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 8,858 ft (2700 m) with a CON surface.