Vladivostok International Airport (UHWW)
Large airport · Artyom, Primorsky Krai, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Vladivostok International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UHWW |
| IATA | VVO |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°23'47" E 132°8'53" 43.39626, 132.14816 |
| Location | Artyom, Primorsky Krai, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07R/25L | 11,483 ft (3500 m) | 197 ft | ASP | Yes |
Vladivostok International Airport at a glance
Vladivostok International Airport is a large airport in Artyom, Primorsky Krai, Russia, known to airline systems as VVO. The field elevation of 59 ft (18 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UHWW are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 07R/25L, offers 11,483 ft (3500 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07R points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UHWW 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 Vladivostok International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vozdvizhenka Air Base | UHWV | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Chernigovka Air Base | UHII | 108 km (58 NM) |
| Chuguyevka Air Base | XHIS | 158 km (85 NM) |
| Jixi Xingkaihu Airport | ZYJX | 224 km (121 NM) |
| Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport | ZYYJ | 226 km (122 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Vladivostok International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 59 ft field elevation of Vladivostok International 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 Vladivostok International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Vladivostok International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Vladivostok International Airport is UHWW, and its IATA code is VVO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Vladivostok International Airport above sea level?
Vladivostok International Airport sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Vladivostok International Airport located?
The airport lies at 43.3963, 132.1482 — in Artyom, Primorsky Krai, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Vozdvizhenka Air Base, about 60 km away.
Does UHWW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UHWW 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 Vladivostok International Airport?
Vladivostok International Airport has one runway. The longest, 07R/25L, measures 11,483 ft (3500 m) with a ASP surface.