Samara Kryazh Air Base (RU-2344)
Medium airport · Samara, Samara Oblast, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Samara Kryazh Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RU-2344 |
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 53°6'30" E 50°5'54" 53.10830, 50.09830 |
| Location | Samara, Samara Oblast, Russia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 6,562 ft (2000 m) | 131 ft | CON | Yes |
Samara Kryazh Air Base at a glance
Samara Kryazh Air Base is a medium airport in Samara, Samara Oblast, Russia. The field elevation of 105 ft (32 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RU-2344 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, 02/20, offers 6,562 ft (2000 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RU-2344 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 Samara Kryazh Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bezymyanka Airfield | UWWG | 20 km (11 NM) |
| Bobrovka Air Base | XWWO | 41 km (22 NM) |
| Kurumoch International Airport | UWWW | 44 km (24 NM) |
| Buguruslan Severny Airport | UWWB | 165 km (89 NM) |
| Ulyanovsk Vostochny Airport | UWLW | 167 km (90 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Samara Kryazh Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 105 ft field elevation of Samara Kryazh 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 Samara Kryazh Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Samara Kryazh Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Samara Kryazh Air Base is RU-2344, 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 Samara Kryazh Air Base above sea level?
Samara Kryazh Air Base sits at an elevation of 105 feet (32 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Samara Kryazh Air Base located?
The airport lies at 53.1083, 50.0983 — in Samara, Samara Oblast, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bezymyanka Airfield, about 20 km away.
Does RU-2344 publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RU-2344 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 Samara Kryazh Air Base?
Samara Kryazh Air Base has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 6,562 ft (2000 m) with a CON surface.