Naryan Mar Airport (ULAM)
Medium airport · Naryan Mar, Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Naryan Mar Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ULAM |
| IATA | NNM |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 67°38'24" E 53°7'19" 67.64000, 53.12190 |
| Location | Naryan Mar, Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 131 ft | CON | Yes |
Naryan Mar Airport at a glance
Naryan Mar Airport is a medium airport in Naryan Mar, Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia, known to airline systems as NNM. The field elevation of 36 ft (11 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ULAM 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, 06/24, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ULAM 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 Naryan Mar Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ust-Tsylma Airport | UUYX | 248 km (134 NM) |
| Usinsk Airport | UUYS | 260 km (140 NM) |
| Izhma Airport | UUYV | 292 km (158 NM) |
| Pechora Airport | UUYP | 332 km (179 NM) |
| Inta Airport | UUYI | 352 km (190 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Naryan Mar Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 36 ft field elevation of Naryan Mar 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 Naryan Mar Airport
What is the ICAO code of Naryan Mar Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Naryan Mar Airport is ULAM, and its IATA code is NNM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Naryan Mar Airport above sea level?
Naryan Mar Airport sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Naryan Mar Airport located?
The airport lies at 67.6400, 53.1219 — in Naryan Mar, Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ust-Tsylma Airport, about 248 km away.
Does ULAM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ULAM 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 Naryan Mar Airport?
Naryan Mar Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a CON surface.