Boryspil International Airport (UKBB)
Medium airport · Boryspil, Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine
Airport data
| Name | Boryspil International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UKBB |
| IATA | KBP |
| Elevation | 427 ft (130 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 50°20'42" E 30°53'41" 50.34500, 30.89470 |
| Location | Boryspil, Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18L/36R | 13,123 ft (4000 m) | 197 ft | CON | Yes |
| 18R/36L | 11,483 ft (3500 m) | 206 ft | CON | Yes |
Boryspil International Airport at a glance
Boryspil International Airport is a medium airport in Boryspil, Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine, known to airline systems as KBP. The field elevation of 427 ft (130 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UKBB are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 18L/36R — offers 13,123 ft (4000 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18L points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UKBB 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 Boryspil International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hostomel Airport | UKKM | 57 km (31 NM) |
| Bila Tserkva Air Base | UKBC | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Nizhyn Air Base | UKRN | 108 km (58 NM) |
| Cherkasy International Airport | UKKE | 130 km (70 NM) |
| Ozerne Air Base | UKKO | 155 km (84 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Boryspil International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 427 ft field elevation of Boryspil 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 32 airports and airfields we list for Ukraine — 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 Boryspil International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Boryspil International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Boryspil International Airport is UKBB, and its IATA code is KBP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Boryspil International Airport above sea level?
Boryspil International Airport sits at an elevation of 427 feet (130 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Boryspil International Airport located?
The airport lies at 50.3450, 30.8947 — in Boryspil, Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Hostomel Airport, about 57 km away.
Does UKBB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UKBB 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 Boryspil International Airport?
Boryspil International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 18L/36R, measures 13,123 ft (4000 m) with a CON surface.