Rzhev Air Base (RU-9937)
Medium airport · Rzhev, Tver Oblast, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Rzhev Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RU-9937 |
| Elevation | 636 ft (194 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 56°15'36" E 34°24'30" 56.26000, 34.40830 |
| Location | Rzhev, Tver Oblast, Russia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 8,203 ft (2500 m) | 164 ft | CON | Yes |
Rzhev Air Base at a glance
Rzhev Air Base is a medium airport in Rzhev, Tver Oblast, Russia. The field elevation of 636 ft (194 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RU-9937 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, 06/24, offers 8,203 ft (2500 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RU-9937 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 Rzhev Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Migalovo Air Base | UUEM | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Khotilovo Air Base | RU-0015 | 156 km (84 NM) |
| Kubinka Air Base | UUMB | 157 km (85 NM) |
| Yermolino Air Base | UUWE | 179 km (97 NM) |
| Sheremetyevo International Airport | UUEE | 189 km (102 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Rzhev Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 636 ft field elevation of Rzhev 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 Rzhev Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Rzhev Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Rzhev Air Base is RU-9937, 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 Rzhev Air Base above sea level?
Rzhev Air Base sits at an elevation of 636 feet (194 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Rzhev Air Base located?
The airport lies at 56.2600, 34.4083 — in Rzhev, Tver Oblast, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Migalovo Air Base, about 104 km away.
Does RU-9937 publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RU-9937 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 Rzhev Air Base?
Rzhev Air Base has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 8,203 ft (2500 m) with a CON surface.