Zheleznogorsk Airport (UIBV)
Medium airport · Zheleznogorsk-Ilimsky, Irkutsk Oblast, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Zheleznogorsk Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UIBV |
| Elevation | 1,946 ft (593 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 56°29'16" E 104°6'22" 56.48770, 104.10600 |
| Location | Zheleznogorsk-Ilimsky, Irkutsk Oblast, Russia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18 | 4,594 ft (1400 m) | 131 ft | CON | Yes |
Zheleznogorsk Airport at a glance
Zheleznogorsk Airport is a medium airport in Zheleznogorsk-Ilimsky, Irkutsk Oblast, Russia. The field elevation of 1,946 ft (593 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UIBV 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, 10/18, offers 4,594 ft (1400 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UIBV 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 Zheleznogorsk Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ust-Kut Airport | UITT | 107 km (58 NM) |
| Bratsk Airport | UIBB | 148 km (80 NM) |
| Vanavara Airport | UNIW | 443 km (239 NM) |
| Irkutsk Northwest Airport | UIIR | 458 km (247 NM) |
| Irkutsk International Airport | UIII | 470 km (254 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Zheleznogorsk Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,946 ft field elevation of Zheleznogorsk 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 Zheleznogorsk Airport
What is the ICAO code of Zheleznogorsk Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Zheleznogorsk Airport is UIBV, 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 Zheleznogorsk Airport above sea level?
Zheleznogorsk Airport sits at an elevation of 1,946 feet (593 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Zheleznogorsk Airport located?
The airport lies at 56.4877, 104.1060 — in Zheleznogorsk-Ilimsky, Irkutsk Oblast, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ust-Kut Airport, about 107 km away.
Does UIBV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UIBV 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 Zheleznogorsk Airport?
Zheleznogorsk Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/18, measures 4,594 ft (1400 m) with a CON surface.