Staraya Russa Air Base (ULNR)
Medium airport · Staraya Russa, Novgorod Oblast, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Staraya Russa Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RU-10055 |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 57°57'41" E 31°23'4" 57.96140, 31.38440 |
| Location | Staraya Russa, Novgorod Oblast, Russia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 6,561 ft (2000 m) | 131 ft | CON | Yes |
Staraya Russa Air Base at a glance
Staraya Russa Air Base is a medium airport in Staraya Russa, Novgorod Oblast, Russia. The field elevation of 82 ft (25 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ULNR 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, 01/19, offers 6,561 ft (2000 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ULNR 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 Staraya Russa Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Soltsy-2 Air Base | XLLL | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Krechevitsy Air Base | ULLK | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Khotilovo Air Base | RU-0015 | 164 km (89 NM) |
| Princess Olga Pskov International Airport | ULOO | 178 km (96 NM) |
| Velikiye Luki Airport | ULOL | 182 km (98 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Staraya Russa Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 82 ft field elevation of Staraya Russa 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 Staraya Russa Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Staraya Russa Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Staraya Russa Air Base is RU-10055, 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 Staraya Russa Air Base above sea level?
Staraya Russa Air Base sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Staraya Russa Air Base located?
The airport lies at 57.9614, 31.3844 — in Staraya Russa, Novgorod Oblast, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Soltsy-2 Air Base, about 65 km away.
Does ULNR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ULNR 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 Staraya Russa Air Base?
Staraya Russa Air Base has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 6,561 ft (2000 m) with a CON surface.