Kamenny Ruchey Naval Air Base (UHKG)
Medium airport · Sovetskaya Gavan, Khabarovsk Krai, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Kamenny Ruchey Naval Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UHKG |
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 49°14'9" E 140°11'35" 49.23570, 140.19310 |
| Location | Sovetskaya Gavan, Khabarovsk Krai, Russia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 11,154 ft (3400 m) | 256 ft | CON | Yes |
Kamenny Ruchey Naval Air Base at a glance
Kamenny Ruchey Naval Air Base is a medium airport in Sovetskaya Gavan, Khabarovsk Krai, Russia. The field elevation of 659 ft (201 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UHKG 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, 12/30, offers 11,154 ft (3400 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UHKG 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 Kamenny Ruchey Naval Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sovetskaya Gavan (Maygatka) Airport | UHKM | 36 km (19 NM) |
| Komsomolsk-on-Amur Airport | UHKK | 268 km (145 NM) |
| Dzemgi Airport | UHKD | 270 km (146 NM) |
| Dolinsk-Sokol Air Base | XHSO | 291 km (157 NM) |
| Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk International Airport | UHSS | 322 km (174 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kamenny Ruchey Naval Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 659 ft field elevation of Kamenny Ruchey Naval 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 Kamenny Ruchey Naval Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Kamenny Ruchey Naval Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Kamenny Ruchey Naval Air Base is UHKG, 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 Kamenny Ruchey Naval Air Base above sea level?
Kamenny Ruchey Naval Air Base sits at an elevation of 659 feet (201 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kamenny Ruchey Naval Air Base located?
The airport lies at 49.2357, 140.1931 — in Sovetskaya Gavan, Khabarovsk Krai, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sovetskaya Gavan (Maygatka) Airport, about 36 km away.
Does UHKG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UHKG 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 Kamenny Ruchey Naval Air Base?
Kamenny Ruchey Naval Air Base has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 11,154 ft (3400 m) with a CON surface.