Babruisk Air Base (UMNB)
Medium airport · Babruisk, Mogilev Region, Belarus
Airport data
| Name | Babruisk Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UMNB |
| Elevation | 502 ft (153 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 53°6'18" E 29°12'18" 53.10500, 29.20500 |
| Location | Babruisk, Mogilev Region, Belarus |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 9,836 ft (2998 m) | 164 ft | CON | Yes |
Babruisk Air Base at a glance
Babruisk Air Base is a medium airport in Babruisk, Mogilev Region, Belarus. The field elevation of 502 ft (153 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UMNB 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, 08/26, offers 9,836 ft (2998 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UMNB 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 Babruisk 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 | 111 km (60 NM) |
| Minsk National Airport | UMMS | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Gomel Airport | UMGG | 138 km (75 NM) |
| Orsha Airport - Balbasovo Air Base | UMIO | 165 km (89 NM) |
| Baranavichi Air Base | UMMA | 211 km (114 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Babruisk Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 502 ft field elevation of Babruisk 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 Babruisk Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Babruisk Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Babruisk Air Base is UMNB, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Babruisk Air Base above sea level?
Babruisk Air Base sits at an elevation of 502 feet (153 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Babruisk Air Base located?
The airport lies at 53.1050, 29.2050 — in Babruisk, Mogilev Region, Belarus, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mogilev Airport, about 111 km away.
Does UMNB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UMNB 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 Babruisk Air Base?
Babruisk Air Base has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 9,836 ft (2998 m) with a CON surface.