Cheryomushki Air Base (UIAI)
Medium airport · Chita, Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Cheryomushki Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RU-4827 |
| Elevation | 2,221 ft (677 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 52°4'23" E 113°25'60" 52.07296, 113.43327 |
| Location | Chita, Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 8,858 ft (2700 m) | 131 ft | CON | Yes |
Cheryomushki Air Base at a glance
Cheryomushki Air Base is a medium airport in Chita, Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia. The field elevation of 2,221 ft (677 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UIAI 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, 11/29, offers 8,858 ft (2700 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UIAI 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 Cheryomushki Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chita-Kadala International Airport | UIAA | 10 km (5 NM) |
| Step Air Base | XIAS | 181 km (98 NM) |
| Bada Air Base | XIAB | 254 km (137 NM) |
| Chindant Air Base | UIAG | 275 km (149 NM) |
| Manzhouli Xijiao Airport | ZBMZ | 391 km (211 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Cheryomushki Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,221 ft field elevation of Cheryomushki 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 Cheryomushki Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Cheryomushki Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Cheryomushki Air Base is RU-4827, 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 Cheryomushki Air Base above sea level?
Cheryomushki Air Base sits at an elevation of 2,221 feet (677 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Cheryomushki Air Base located?
The airport lies at 52.0730, 113.4333 — in Chita, Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Chita-Kadala International Airport, about 10 km away.
Does UIAI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UIAI 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 Cheryomushki Air Base?
Cheryomushki Air Base has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 8,858 ft (2700 m) with a CON surface.