Lyambir Air Base (RU-6558)
Medium airport · Saransk, Republic of Mordovia, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Lyambir Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RU-6558 |
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 54°17'6" E 45°10'6" 54.28500, 45.16830 |
| Location | Saransk, Republic of Mordovia, Russia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 6,562 ft (2000 m) | 164 ft | Concrete | No |
Lyambir Air Base at a glance
Lyambir Air Base is a medium airport in Saransk, Republic of Mordovia, Russia. The field elevation of 653 ft (199 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RU-6558 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, 05/23, offers 6,562 ft (2000 m) of concrete surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RU-6558 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 Lyambir Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saransk International Airport | UWPS | 18 km (10 NM) |
| Penza Airport | UWPP | 131 km (71 NM) |
| Mius Airport | RU-0043 | 141 km (76 NM) |
| Ulyanovsk Baratayevka Airport | UWLL | 198 km (107 NM) |
| Nizhny Novgorod / Strigino International Airport | UWGG | 233 km (126 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lyambir Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 653 ft field elevation of Lyambir 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 Lyambir Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Lyambir Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Lyambir Air Base is RU-6558, 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 Lyambir Air Base above sea level?
Lyambir Air Base sits at an elevation of 653 feet (199 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lyambir Air Base located?
The airport lies at 54.2850, 45.1683 — in Saransk, Republic of Mordovia, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Saransk International Airport, about 18 km away.
Does RU-6558 publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RU-6558 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 Lyambir Air Base?
Lyambir Air Base has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 6,562 ft (2000 m) with a Concrete surface.