Provideniya Bay Airport (UHMD)
Medium airport · Chukotka, Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Provideniya Bay Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UHMD |
| IATA | PVS |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 64°22'41" W 173°14'35" 64.37810, -173.24300 |
| Location | Chukotka, Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Russia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 7,190 ft (2192 m) | 240 ft | GRS | No |
Provideniya Bay Airport at a glance
Provideniya Bay Airport is a medium airport in Chukotka, Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Russia, known to airline systems as PVS. The field elevation of 72 ft (22 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UHMD 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, 02/20, offers 7,190 ft (2192 m) of grs surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UHMD 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 Provideniya Bay Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gambell Airport | PAGM | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Savoonga Airport | PASA | 154 km (83 NM) |
| Port Clarence Coast Guard Station | PAPC | 317 km (171 NM) |
| Nome Airport | PAOM | 374 km (202 NM) |
| Ugolny Yuri Ryktheu Airport | UHMA | 432 km (233 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Provideniya Bay Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 72 ft field elevation of Provideniya Bay 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 Provideniya Bay Airport
What is the ICAO code of Provideniya Bay Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Provideniya Bay Airport is UHMD, and its IATA code is PVS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Provideniya Bay Airport above sea level?
Provideniya Bay Airport sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Provideniya Bay Airport located?
The airport lies at 64.3781, -173.2430 — in Chukotka, Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Gambell Airport, about 100 km away.
Does UHMD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UHMD 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 Provideniya Bay Airport?
Provideniya Bay Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 7,190 ft (2192 m) with a GRS surface.