Cherepovets Airport (ULWC)
Medium airport · Cherepovets, Vologda Oblast, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Cherepovets Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ULWC |
| IATA | CEE |
| Elevation | 377 ft (115 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 59°16'25" E 38°0'57" 59.27360, 38.01580 |
| Location | Cherepovets, Vologda Oblast, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 131 ft | CON | Yes |
Cherepovets Airport at a glance
Cherepovets Airport is a medium airport in Cherepovets, Vologda Oblast, Russia, known to airline systems as CEE. The field elevation of 377 ft (115 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ULWC 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, 03/21, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ULWC 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 Cherepovets Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fedotovo Naval Air Base | RU-10056 | 64 km (35 NM) |
| Vologda Airport | ULWW | 110 km (59 NM) |
| Staroselye Airport | UUBK | 140 km (76 NM) |
| Golden Ring Yaroslavl International Airport | UUDL | 228 km (123 NM) |
| Kostroma Sokerkino Airport | UUBA | 239 km (129 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Cherepovets Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 377 ft field elevation of Cherepovets 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 Cherepovets Airport
What is the ICAO code of Cherepovets Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Cherepovets Airport is ULWC, and its IATA code is CEE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Cherepovets Airport above sea level?
Cherepovets Airport sits at an elevation of 377 feet (115 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Cherepovets Airport located?
The airport lies at 59.2736, 38.0158 — in Cherepovets, Vologda Oblast, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Fedotovo Naval Air Base, about 64 km away.
Does ULWC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ULWC 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 Cherepovets Airport?
Cherepovets Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a CON surface.