Baikal International Airport (UIUU)
Large airport · Ulan Ude, Republic of Buryat, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Baikal International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UIUU |
| IATA | UUD |
| Elevation | 1,690 ft (515 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 51°48'31" E 107°26'23" 51.80861, 107.43965 |
| Location | Ulan Ude, Republic of Buryat, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 11,155 ft (3400 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Baikal International Airport at a glance
Baikal International Airport is a large airport in Ulan Ude, Republic of Buryat, Russia, known to airline systems as UUD. The field elevation of 1,690 ft (515 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UIUU 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, 08/26, offers 11,155 ft (3400 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 UIUU 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 Baikal International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ulan-Ude East Airport | XIUW | 21 km (11 NM) |
| Dzhida Air Base | UIID | 155 km (84 NM) |
| Bada Air Base | XIAB | 176 km (95 NM) |
| Irkutsk International Airport | UIII | 214 km (116 NM) |
| Irkutsk Northwest Airport | UIIR | 231 km (125 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Baikal International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,690 ft field elevation of Baikal International 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 Baikal International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Baikal International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Baikal International Airport is UIUU, and its IATA code is UUD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Baikal International Airport above sea level?
Baikal International Airport sits at an elevation of 1,690 feet (515 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Baikal International Airport located?
The airport lies at 51.8086, 107.4397 — in Ulan Ude, Republic of Buryat, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ulan-Ude East Airport, about 21 km away.
Does UIUU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UIUU 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 Baikal International Airport?
Baikal International Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 11,155 ft (3400 m) with a CON surface.