Mogilev Airport (UMOO)
Medium airport · Mogilev, Mogilev Region, Belarus
Airport data
| Name | Mogilev Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UMOO |
| IATA | MVQ |
| Elevation | 637 ft (194 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 53°57'18" E 30°5'42" 53.95490, 30.09510 |
| Location | Mogilev, Mogilev Region, Belarus |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 8,422 ft (2567 m) | 138 ft | ASP | Yes |
Mogilev Airport at a glance
Mogilev Airport is a medium airport in Mogilev, Mogilev Region, Belarus, known to airline systems as MVQ. The field elevation of 637 ft (194 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UMOO 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, 13/31, offers 8,422 ft (2567 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UMOO 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 Mogilev Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Orsha Airport - Balbasovo Air Base | UMIO | 56 km (30 NM) |
| Babruisk Air Base | UMNB | 111 km (60 NM) |
| Vitebsk Vostochny Airport | UMII | 131 km (71 NM) |
| Minsk National Airport | UMMS | 135 km (73 NM) |
| Smolensk North Airport | RU-10076 | 158 km (85 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mogilev Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 637 ft field elevation of Mogilev 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 Mogilev Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mogilev Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mogilev Airport is UMOO, and its IATA code is MVQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mogilev Airport above sea level?
Mogilev Airport sits at an elevation of 637 feet (194 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mogilev Airport located?
The airport lies at 53.9549, 30.0951 — in Mogilev, Mogilev Region, Belarus, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Orsha Airport - Balbasovo Air Base, about 56 km away.
Does UMOO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UMOO 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 Mogilev Airport?
Mogilev Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 8,422 ft (2567 m) with a ASP surface.