Pulkovo Airport (ULLI)
Large airport · St. Petersburg, Saint Petersburg (city), Russia
Airport data
| Name | Pulkovo Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ULLI |
| IATA | LED |
| Elevation | 78 ft (24 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 59°48'1" E 30°15'45" 59.80030, 30.26250 |
| Location | St. Petersburg, Saint Petersburg (city), Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10L/28R | 11,146 ft (3397 m) | 197 ft | CON | Yes |
| 10R/28L | 12,402 ft (3780 m) | 197 ft | CON | Yes |
Pulkovo Airport at a glance
Pulkovo Airport is a large airport in St. Petersburg, Saint Petersburg (city), Russia, known to airline systems as LED. The field elevation of 78 ft (24 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ULLI are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 10R/28L — offers 12,402 ft (3780 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10R points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ULLI 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 Pulkovo Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pushkin Airport | ULLP | 14 km (8 NM) |
| Levashovo Air Base | RU-0001 | 32 km (17 NM) |
| Pribylovo Naval Air Base | RU-0065 | 111 km (60 NM) |
| Krechevitsy Air Base | ULLK | 145 km (78 NM) |
| Smuravyovo Air Base | RU-5376 | 168 km (91 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Pulkovo Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 78 ft field elevation of Pulkovo 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 Pulkovo Airport
What is the ICAO code of Pulkovo Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Pulkovo Airport is ULLI, and its IATA code is LED. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Pulkovo Airport above sea level?
Pulkovo Airport sits at an elevation of 78 feet (24 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Pulkovo Airport located?
The airport lies at 59.8003, 30.2625 — in St. Petersburg, Saint Petersburg (city), Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Pushkin Airport, about 14 km away.
Does ULLI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ULLI 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 Pulkovo Airport?
Pulkovo Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 10R/28L, measures 12,402 ft (3780 m) with a CON surface.