Rogachyovo Air Base (ULDA)
Medium airport · Belaya, Arkhangelsk Oblast, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Rogachyovo Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RU-4536 |
| Elevation | 272 ft (83 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 71°37'0" E 52°28'42" 71.61670, 52.47830 |
| Location | Belaya, Arkhangelsk Oblast, Russia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 131 ft | CON | Yes |
Rogachyovo Air Base at a glance
Rogachyovo Air Base is a medium airport in Belaya, Arkhangelsk Oblast, Russia. The field elevation of 272 ft (83 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ULDA 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, 16/34, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ULDA 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 Rogachyovo Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Amderma Airport | ULDD | 392 km (212 NM) |
| Naryan Mar Airport | ULAM | 443 km (239 NM) |
| Bovanenkovo Airport | USDB | 591 km (319 NM) |
| Vorkuta Airport | UUYW | 639 km (345 NM) |
| Vorkuta Sovetskiy Air Base | RU-9129 | 650 km (351 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Rogachyovo Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 272 ft field elevation of Rogachyovo 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 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 Rogachyovo Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Rogachyovo Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Rogachyovo Air Base is RU-4536, 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 Rogachyovo Air Base above sea level?
Rogachyovo Air Base sits at an elevation of 272 feet (83 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Rogachyovo Air Base located?
The airport lies at 71.6167, 52.4783 — in Belaya, Arkhangelsk Oblast, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Amderma Airport, about 392 km away.
Does ULDA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ULDA 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 Rogachyovo Air Base?
Rogachyovo Air Base has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a CON surface.