Chindant Air Base (UIAG)
Medium airport · Borzya, Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Chindant Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RU-0023 |
| Elevation | 2,201 ft (671 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 50°23'48" E 116°20'49" 50.39670, 116.34700 |
| Location | Borzya, Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 144 ft | CON | Yes |
Chindant Air Base at a glance
Chindant Air Base is a medium airport in Borzya, Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia. The field elevation of 2,201 ft (671 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UIAG 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, 08/26, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UIAG 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 Chindant Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Step Air Base | XIAS | 94 km (51 NM) |
| Manzhouli Xijiao Airport | ZBMZ | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Krasnokamensk Airport | UIAE | 128 km (69 NM) |
| Cheryomushki Air Base | UIAI | 275 km (149 NM) |
| Chita-Kadala International Airport | UIAA | 279 km (151 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Chindant Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,201 ft field elevation of Chindant 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 Chindant Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Chindant Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Chindant Air Base is RU-0023, 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 Chindant Air Base above sea level?
Chindant Air Base sits at an elevation of 2,201 feet (671 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Chindant Air Base located?
The airport lies at 50.3967, 116.3470 — in Borzya, Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Step Air Base, about 94 km away.
Does UIAG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UIAG 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 Chindant Air Base?
Chindant Air Base has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a CON surface.