Minsk National Airport (UMMS)
Large airport · Minsk, Minsk Region, Belarus
Airport data
| Name | Minsk National Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UMMS |
| IATA | MSQ |
| Elevation | 670 ft (204 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 53°53'17" E 28°2'24" 53.88807, 28.03996 |
| Location | Minsk, Minsk Region, Belarus |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13L/31R | 12,139 ft (3700 m) | 197 ft | CONC | Yes |
| 13R/31L | 11,946 ft (3641 m) | 197 ft | CON | Yes |
Minsk National Airport at a glance
Minsk National Airport is a large airport in Minsk, Minsk Region, Belarus, known to airline systems as MSQ. The field elevation of 670 ft (204 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UMMS are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 13L/31R — offers 12,139 ft (3700 m) of conc surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13L points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UMMS 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 Minsk National Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Babruisk Air Base | UMNB | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Mogilev Airport | UMOO | 135 km (73 NM) |
| Baranavichi Air Base | UMMA | 158 km (85 NM) |
| Orsha Airport - Balbasovo Air Base | UMIO | 159 km (86 NM) |
| Vilnius International Airport | EYVI | 197 km (106 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Minsk National Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 670 ft field elevation of Minsk National 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 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 Minsk National Airport
What is the ICAO code of Minsk National Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Minsk National Airport is UMMS, and its IATA code is MSQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Minsk National Airport above sea level?
Minsk National Airport sits at an elevation of 670 feet (204 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Minsk National Airport located?
The airport lies at 53.8881, 28.0400 — in Minsk, Minsk Region, Belarus, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Babruisk Air Base, about 116 km away.
Does UMMS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UMMS 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 Minsk National Airport?
Minsk National Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 13L/31R, measures 12,139 ft (3700 m) with a CONC surface.