Bila Tserkva Air Base (UKBC)
Medium airport · Bila Tserkva, Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine
Airport data
| Name | Bila Tserkva Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UA-0025 |
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 49°47'43" E 30°1'28" 49.79523, 30.02444 |
| Location | Bila Tserkva, Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 262 ft | CON | No |
Bila Tserkva Air Base at a glance
Bila Tserkva Air Base is a medium airport in Bila Tserkva, Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine. The field elevation of 584 ft (178 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UKBC 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, 18/36, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of con surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UKBC 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 Bila Tserkva Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Boryspil International Airport | UKBB | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Hostomel Airport | UKKM | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Ozerne Air Base | UKKO | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Vinnytsia/Gavyryshivka International Airport | UKWW | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Cherkasy International Airport | UKKE | 148 km (80 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bila Tserkva Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 584 ft field elevation of Bila Tserkva Air Base 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 Bila Tserkva Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Bila Tserkva Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Bila Tserkva Air Base is UA-0025, 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 Bila Tserkva Air Base above sea level?
Bila Tserkva Air Base sits at an elevation of 584 feet (178 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bila Tserkva Air Base located?
The airport lies at 49.7952, 30.0244 — in Bila Tserkva, Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Boryspil International Airport, about 87 km away.
Does UKBC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UKBC 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 Bila Tserkva Air Base?
Bila Tserkva Air Base has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a CON surface.