Ignatyevo Airport (UHBB)
Medium airport · Blagoveschensk, Amur Oblast, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Ignatyevo Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UHBB |
| IATA | BQS |
| Elevation | 638 ft (194 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 50°25'31" E 127°24'43" 50.42540, 127.41200 |
| Location | Blagoveschensk, Amur Oblast, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 9,256 ft (2821 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Ignatyevo Airport at a glance
Ignatyevo Airport is a medium airport in Blagoveschensk, Amur Oblast, Russia, known to airline systems as BQS. The field elevation of 638 ft (194 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UHBB are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 18/36, offers 9,256 ft (2821 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UHBB 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 Ignatyevo Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heihe Aihui Airport | ZYHE | 29 km (16 NM) |
| Daxing'anling Elunchun Airport | ZYJD | 234 km (126 NM) |
| Wudalianchi Dedu Airport | ZYDU | 239 km (129 NM) |
| Yichun Lindu Airport | ZYLD | 319 km (172 NM) |
| Qiqihar Sanjiazi Airport | ZYQQ | 438 km (237 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ignatyevo Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 638 ft field elevation of Ignatyevo Airport 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 Ignatyevo Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ignatyevo Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ignatyevo Airport is UHBB, and its IATA code is BQS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ignatyevo Airport above sea level?
Ignatyevo Airport sits at an elevation of 638 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 Ignatyevo Airport located?
The airport lies at 50.4254, 127.4120 — in Blagoveschensk, Amur Oblast, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Heihe Aihui Airport, about 29 km away.
Does UHBB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UHBB 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 Ignatyevo Airport?
Ignatyevo Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 9,256 ft (2821 m) with a ASP surface.