Severo-Evensk Airport (UHMW)
Medium airport · Evensk, Magadan Oblast, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Severo-Evensk Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UHMW |
| IATA | SWV |
| Elevation | 32 ft (10 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 61°55'18" E 159°13'45" 61.92179, 159.22906 |
| Location | Evensk, Magadan Oblast, Russia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 5,249 ft (1600 m) | — | GVL | No |
Severo-Evensk Airport at a glance
Severo-Evensk Airport is a medium airport in Evensk, Magadan Oblast, Russia, known to airline systems as SWV. The field elevation of 32 ft (10 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UHMW 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, 03/21, offers 5,249 ft (1600 m) of gvl surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UHMW 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 Severo-Evensk Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chaybukha Airport | UHMG | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Omsukchan Airport | UHMF | 190 km (103 NM) |
| Palana Airport | UHPL | 318 km (172 NM) |
| Seymchan Airport | UHMS | 367 km (198 NM) |
| Sokol Airport | UHMM | 511 km (276 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Severo-Evensk Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 32 ft field elevation of Severo-Evensk 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 Severo-Evensk Airport
What is the ICAO code of Severo-Evensk Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Severo-Evensk Airport is UHMW, and its IATA code is SWV. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Severo-Evensk Airport above sea level?
Severo-Evensk Airport sits at an elevation of 32 feet (10 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Severo-Evensk Airport located?
The airport lies at 61.9218, 159.2291 — in Evensk, Magadan Oblast, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Chaybukha Airport, about 70 km away.
Does UHMW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UHMW 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 Severo-Evensk Airport?
Severo-Evensk Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 5,249 ft (1600 m) with a GVL surface.