Irkutsk Northwest Airport (UIIR)
Medium airport · Irkutsk, Irkutsk Oblast, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Irkutsk Northwest Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RU-0036 |
| Elevation | 1,470 ft (448 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 52°22'4" E 104°11'0" 52.36764, 104.18333 |
| Location | Irkutsk, Irkutsk Oblast, Russia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 8,530 ft (2600 m) | 190 ft | CON | Yes |
Irkutsk Northwest Airport at a glance
Irkutsk Northwest Airport is a medium airport in Irkutsk, Irkutsk Oblast, Russia. The field elevation of 1,470 ft (448 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UIIR 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, 14/32, offers 8,530 ft (2600 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UIIR 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 Irkutsk Northwest Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Irkutsk International Airport | UIII | 18 km (10 NM) |
| Baikal International Airport | UIUU | 231 km (125 NM) |
| Dzhida Air Base | UIID | 232 km (125 NM) |
| Ulan-Ude East Airport | XIUW | 249 km (134 NM) |
| Bulgan Airport | ZMBN | 394 km (213 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Irkutsk Northwest Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,470 ft field elevation of Irkutsk Northwest 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 Irkutsk Northwest Airport
What is the ICAO code of Irkutsk Northwest Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Irkutsk Northwest Airport is RU-0036, 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 Irkutsk Northwest Airport above sea level?
Irkutsk Northwest Airport sits at an elevation of 1,470 feet (448 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Irkutsk Northwest Airport located?
The airport lies at 52.3676, 104.1833 — in Irkutsk, Irkutsk Oblast, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Irkutsk International Airport, about 18 km away.
Does UIIR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UIIR 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 Irkutsk Northwest Airport?
Irkutsk Northwest Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 8,530 ft (2600 m) with a CON surface.