Orsha Airport - Balbasovo Air Base (UMIO)
Medium airport · Orsha, Vitebsk Region, Belarus
Airport data
| Name | Orsha Airport - Balbasovo Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | BY-0001 |
| IATA | TXC |
| Elevation | 620 ft (189 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 54°26'24" E 30°17'48" 54.44000, 30.29670 |
| Location | Orsha, Vitebsk Region, Belarus |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 9,845 ft (3001 m) | 148 ft | CON | No |
Orsha Airport - Balbasovo Air Base at a glance
Orsha Airport - Balbasovo Air Base is a medium airport in Orsha, Vitebsk Region, Belarus, known to airline systems as TXC. The field elevation of 620 ft (189 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UMIO 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, 05/23, offers 9,845 ft (3001 m) of con surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UMIO 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 Orsha Airport - Balbasovo Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mogilev Airport | UMOO | 56 km (30 NM) |
| Vitebsk Vostochny Airport | UMII | 76 km (41 NM) |
| Smolensk North Airport | RU-10076 | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Shatalovo Air Base | RU-4609 | 141 km (76 NM) |
| Minsk National Airport | UMMS | 159 km (86 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Orsha Airport - Balbasovo Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 620 ft field elevation of Orsha Airport - Balbasovo 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 10 airports and airfields we list for Belarus — 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 Orsha Airport - Balbasovo Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Orsha Airport - Balbasovo Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Orsha Airport - Balbasovo Air Base is BY-0001, and its IATA code is TXC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Orsha Airport - Balbasovo Air Base above sea level?
Orsha Airport - Balbasovo Air Base sits at an elevation of 620 feet (189 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Orsha Airport - Balbasovo Air Base located?
The airport lies at 54.4400, 30.2967 — in Orsha, Vitebsk Region, Belarus, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mogilev Airport, about 56 km away.
Does UMIO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UMIO 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 Orsha Airport - Balbasovo Air Base?
Orsha Airport - Balbasovo Air Base has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 9,845 ft (3001 m) with a CON surface.