Sovetskaya Gavan (Maygatka) Airport (UHKM)
Medium airport · Sovetskaya Gavan, Khabarovsk Krai, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Sovetskaya Gavan (Maygatka) Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UHKM |
| IATA | GVN |
| Elevation | 768 ft (234 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°55'30" E 140°2'7" 48.92507, 140.03535 |
| Location | Sovetskaya Gavan, Khabarovsk Krai, Russia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 9,842 ft (3000 m) | 151 ft | CON | Yes |
Sovetskaya Gavan (Maygatka) Airport at a glance
Sovetskaya Gavan (Maygatka) Airport is a medium airport in Sovetskaya Gavan, Khabarovsk Krai, Russia, known to airline systems as GVN. The field elevation of 768 ft (234 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UHKM 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, 09/27, offers 9,842 ft (3000 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UHKM 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 Sovetskaya Gavan (Maygatka) Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kamenny Ruchey Naval Air Base | UHKG | 36 km (19 NM) |
| Dolinsk-Sokol Air Base | XHSO | 275 km (149 NM) |
| Komsomolsk-on-Amur Airport | UHKK | 278 km (150 NM) |
| Dzemgi Airport | UHKD | 283 km (153 NM) |
| Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk International Airport | UHSS | 302 km (163 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sovetskaya Gavan (Maygatka) Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 768 ft field elevation of Sovetskaya Gavan (Maygatka) 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 Sovetskaya Gavan (Maygatka) Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sovetskaya Gavan (Maygatka) Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sovetskaya Gavan (Maygatka) Airport is UHKM, and its IATA code is GVN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sovetskaya Gavan (Maygatka) Airport above sea level?
Sovetskaya Gavan (Maygatka) Airport sits at an elevation of 768 feet (234 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sovetskaya Gavan (Maygatka) Airport located?
The airport lies at 48.9251, 140.0353 — in Sovetskaya Gavan, Khabarovsk Krai, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kamenny Ruchey Naval Air Base, about 36 km away.
Does UHKM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UHKM 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 Sovetskaya Gavan (Maygatka) Airport?
Sovetskaya Gavan (Maygatka) Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 9,842 ft (3000 m) with a CON surface.