Rivne International Airport (UKLR)
Medium airport · Rivne, Rivne Oblast, Ukraine
Airport data
| Name | Rivne International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UKLR |
| IATA | RWN |
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 50°36'26" E 26°8'30" 50.60710, 26.14160 |
| Location | Rivne, Rivne Oblast, Ukraine |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 8,615 ft (2626 m) | 138 ft | CON | Yes |
Rivne International Airport at a glance
Rivne International Airport is a medium airport in Rivne, Rivne Oblast, Ukraine, known to airline systems as RWN. The field elevation of 755 ft (230 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UKLR 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, 11/29, offers 8,615 ft (2626 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UKLR 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 Rivne International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Khmelnytskyi Airport | UKLH | 150 km (81 NM) |
| Lviv International Airport | UKLL | 179 km (97 NM) |
| Ozerne Air Base | UKKO | 191 km (103 NM) |
| Ivano-Frankivsk International Airport | UKLI | 218 km (118 NM) |
| Brest International Airport | UMBB | 228 km (123 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Rivne International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 755 ft field elevation of Rivne 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 Rivne International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Rivne International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Rivne International Airport is UKLR, and its IATA code is RWN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Rivne International Airport above sea level?
Rivne International Airport sits at an elevation of 755 feet (230 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Rivne International Airport located?
The airport lies at 50.6071, 26.1416 — in Rivne, Rivne Oblast, Ukraine, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Khmelnytskyi Airport, about 150 km away.
Does UKLR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UKLR 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 Rivne International Airport?
Rivne International Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 8,615 ft (2626 m) with a CON surface.