Bratsk Airport (UIBB)
Medium airport · Bratsk, Irkutsk Oblast, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Bratsk Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UIBB |
| IATA | BTK |
| Elevation | 1,610 ft (491 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 56°22'11" E 101°42'7" 56.36960, 101.70182 |
| Location | Bratsk, Irkutsk Oblast, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 10,368 ft (3160 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Bratsk Airport at a glance
Bratsk Airport is a medium airport in Bratsk, Irkutsk Oblast, Russia, known to airline systems as BTK. The field elevation of 1,610 ft (491 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UIBB 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, 12/30, offers 10,368 ft (3160 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UIBB 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 Bratsk Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Zheleznogorsk Airport | UIBV | 148 km (80 NM) |
| Ust-Kut Airport | UITT | 252 km (136 NM) |
| Kansk Air Base | XNKG | 374 km (202 NM) |
| Vanavara Airport | UNIW | 445 km (240 NM) |
| Irkutsk Northwest Airport | UIIR | 473 km (255 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bratsk Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,610 ft field elevation of Bratsk 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 Bratsk Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bratsk Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bratsk Airport is UIBB, and its IATA code is BTK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bratsk Airport above sea level?
Bratsk Airport sits at an elevation of 1,610 feet (491 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bratsk Airport located?
The airport lies at 56.3696, 101.7018 — in Bratsk, Irkutsk Oblast, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Zheleznogorsk Airport, about 148 km away.
Does UIBB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UIBB 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 Bratsk Airport?
Bratsk Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 10,368 ft (3160 m) with a CON surface.