Chaybukha Airport (UHMG)
Medium airport · Chaybukha, Magadan Oblast, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Chaybukha Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UHMG |
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 61°50'6" E 160°32'53" 61.83500, 160.54800 |
| Location | Chaybukha, Magadan Oblast, Russia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 6,561 ft (2000 m) | 98 ft | CON | Yes |
Chaybukha Airport at a glance
Chaybukha Airport is a medium airport in Chaybukha, Magadan Oblast, Russia. The field elevation of 207 ft (63 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UHMG 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 6,561 ft (2000 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 UHMG 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 Chaybukha Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Severo-Evensk Airport | UHMW | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Omsukchan Airport | UHMF | 259 km (140 NM) |
| Palana Airport | UHPL | 308 km (166 NM) |
| Seymchan Airport | UHMS | 436 km (235 NM) |
| Sokol Airport | UHMM | 573 km (309 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Chaybukha Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 207 ft field elevation of Chaybukha 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 Chaybukha Airport
What is the ICAO code of Chaybukha Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Chaybukha Airport is UHMG, 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 Chaybukha Airport above sea level?
Chaybukha Airport sits at an elevation of 207 feet (63 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Chaybukha Airport located?
The airport lies at 61.8350, 160.5480 — in Chaybukha, Magadan Oblast, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Severo-Evensk Airport, about 70 km away.
Does UHMG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UHMG 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 Chaybukha Airport?
Chaybukha Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 6,561 ft (2000 m) with a CON surface.