Velikiy Ustyug Airport (ULWU)
Medium airport · Velikiy Ustyug, Vologda Oblast, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Velikiy Ustyug Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ULWU |
| IATA | VUS |
| Elevation | 331 ft (101 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 60°47'18" E 46°15'36" 60.78830, 46.26000 |
| Location | Velikiy Ustyug, Vologda Oblast, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 5,069 ft (1545 m) | — | ASP | No |
Velikiy Ustyug Airport at a glance
Velikiy Ustyug Airport is a medium airport in Velikiy Ustyug, Vologda Oblast, Russia, known to airline systems as VUS. The field elevation of 331 ft (101 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ULWU 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 5,069 ft (1545 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ULWU 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 Velikiy Ustyug Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kotlas Airport | ULKK | 55 km (30 NM) |
| Syktyvkar Airport | UUYY | 263 km (142 NM) |
| Pobedilovo Airport | USKK | 308 km (166 NM) |
| Vologda Airport | ULWW | 388 km (210 NM) |
| Fedotovo Naval Air Base | RU-10056 | 435 km (235 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Velikiy Ustyug Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 331 ft field elevation of Velikiy Ustyug 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 Velikiy Ustyug Airport
What is the ICAO code of Velikiy Ustyug Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Velikiy Ustyug Airport is ULWU, and its IATA code is VUS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Velikiy Ustyug Airport above sea level?
Velikiy Ustyug Airport sits at an elevation of 331 feet (101 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Velikiy Ustyug Airport located?
The airport lies at 60.7883, 46.2600 — in Velikiy Ustyug, Vologda Oblast, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kotlas Airport, about 55 km away.
Does ULWU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ULWU 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 Velikiy Ustyug Airport?
Velikiy Ustyug Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 5,069 ft (1545 m) with a ASP surface.