Kryvyi Rih International Airport (UKDR)
Medium airport · Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovsk (Sicheslav) Oblast, Ukraine
Airport data
| Name | Kryvyi Rih International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UKDR |
| IATA | KWG |
| Elevation | 408 ft (124 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°2'36" E 33°12'36" 48.04330, 33.21000 |
| Location | Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovsk (Sicheslav) Oblast, Ukraine |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 138 ft | CON | Yes |
Kryvyi Rih International Airport at a glance
Kryvyi Rih International Airport is a medium airport in Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovsk (Sicheslav) Oblast, Ukraine, known to airline systems as KWG. The field elevation of 408 ft (124 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UKDR 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, 18/36, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UKDR 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 Kryvyi Rih International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dolgintsevo Air Base | UA-0047 | 30 km (16 NM) |
| Dnipro International Airport | UKDD | 144 km (78 NM) |
| Zaporizhzhia International Airport | UKDE | 158 km (85 NM) |
| Kherson International Airport | UKOH | 161 km (87 NM) |
| Cherkasy International Airport | UKKE | 177 km (96 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kryvyi Rih International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 408 ft field elevation of Kryvyi Rih 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 Kryvyi Rih International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kryvyi Rih International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kryvyi Rih International Airport is UKDR, and its IATA code is KWG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kryvyi Rih International Airport above sea level?
Kryvyi Rih International Airport sits at an elevation of 408 feet (124 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kryvyi Rih International Airport located?
The airport lies at 48.0433, 33.2100 — in Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovsk (Sicheslav) Oblast, Ukraine, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Dolgintsevo Air Base, about 30 km away.
Does UKDR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UKDR 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 Kryvyi Rih International Airport?
Kryvyi Rih International Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a CON surface.