Vologda Airport (ULWW)
Medium airport · Vologda, Vologda Oblast, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Vologda Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ULWW |
| IATA | VGD |
| Elevation | 387 ft (118 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 59°16'57" E 39°56'40" 59.28250, 39.94440 |
| Location | Vologda, Vologda Oblast, Russia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 4,921 ft (1500 m) | 131 ft | CON | Yes |
Vologda Airport at a glance
Vologda Airport is a medium airport in Vologda, Vologda Oblast, Russia, known to airline systems as VGD. The field elevation of 387 ft (118 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ULWW 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, 15/33, offers 4,921 ft (1500 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ULWW 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 Vologda 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 | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Cherepovets Airport | ULWC | 110 km (59 NM) |
| Staroselye Airport | UUBK | 144 km (78 NM) |
| Kostroma Sokerkino Airport | UUBA | 177 km (96 NM) |
| Golden Ring Yaroslavl International Airport | UUDL | 192 km (104 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Vologda Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 387 ft field elevation of Vologda 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 Vologda Airport
What is the ICAO code of Vologda Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Vologda Airport is ULWW, and its IATA code is VGD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Vologda Airport above sea level?
Vologda Airport sits at an elevation of 387 feet (118 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Vologda Airport located?
The airport lies at 59.2825, 39.9444 — in Vologda, Vologda Oblast, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Fedotovo Naval Air Base, about 48 km away.
Does ULWW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ULWW 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 Vologda Airport?
Vologda Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 4,921 ft (1500 m) with a CON surface.