Vozdvizhenka Air Base (UHWV)
Medium airport · Vozdvizhenka, Primorsky Krai, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Vozdvizhenka Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RU-0327 |
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°54'27" E 131°55'30" 43.90750, 131.92501 |
| Location | Vozdvizhenka, Primorsky Krai, Russia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 262 ft | CON | No |
Vozdvizhenka Air Base at a glance
Vozdvizhenka Air Base is a medium airport in Vozdvizhenka, Primorsky Krai, Russia. The field elevation of 121 ft (37 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UHWV 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 8,202 ft (2500 m) of con 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 UHWV 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 Vozdvizhenka Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vladivostok International Airport | UHWW | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Chernigovka Air Base | UHII | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Chuguyevka Air Base | XHIS | 157 km (85 NM) |
| Jixi Xingkaihu Airport | ZYJX | 165 km (89 NM) |
| Mudanjiang Hailang International Airport | ZYMD | 200 km (108 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Vozdvizhenka Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 121 ft field elevation of Vozdvizhenka 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 Vozdvizhenka Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Vozdvizhenka Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Vozdvizhenka Air Base is RU-0327, 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 Vozdvizhenka Air Base above sea level?
Vozdvizhenka Air Base sits at an elevation of 121 feet (37 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Vozdvizhenka Air Base located?
The airport lies at 43.9075, 131.9250 — in Vozdvizhenka, Primorsky Krai, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Vladivostok International Airport, about 60 km away.
Does UHWV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UHWV 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 Vozdvizhenka Air Base?
Vozdvizhenka Air Base has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a CON surface.