Tambov Air Base (RU-4339)
Medium airport · Tambov, Tambov Oblast, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Tambov Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RU-4339 |
| Elevation | 554 ft (169 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 52°42'2" E 41°22'27" 52.70063, 41.37417 |
| Location | Tambov, Tambov Oblast, Russia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 157 ft | CON | Yes |
Tambov Air Base at a glance
Tambov Air Base is a medium airport in Tambov, Tambov Oblast, Russia. The field elevation of 554 ft (169 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RU-4339 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, 16/34, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RU-4339 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 Tambov Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Donskoye Airport | UUOT | 14 km (8 NM) |
| Michurinsk Air Base | RU-6687 | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Lipetsk Airport | UUOL | 124 km (67 NM) |
| Lipetsk Air Base | RU-0016 | 130 km (70 NM) |
| Borisoglebsk Air Base | RU-0014 | 158 km (85 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tambov Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 554 ft field elevation of Tambov 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 Tambov Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Tambov Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Tambov Air Base is RU-4339, 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 Tambov Air Base above sea level?
Tambov Air Base sits at an elevation of 554 feet (169 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tambov Air Base located?
The airport lies at 52.7006, 41.3742 — in Tambov, Tambov Oblast, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Donskoye Airport, about 14 km away.
Does RU-4339 publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RU-4339 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 Tambov Air Base?
Tambov Air Base has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a CON surface.