Gorno-Altaysk Airport (UNBG)
Medium airport · Gorno-Altaysk, Altai Republic, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Gorno-Altaysk Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UNBG |
| IATA | RGK |
| Elevation | 965 ft (294 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 51°58'9" E 85°50'12" 51.96920, 85.83654 |
| Location | Gorno-Altaysk, Altai Republic, Russia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 7,546 ft (2300 m) | 138 ft | ASPHALT | No |
Gorno-Altaysk Airport at a glance
Gorno-Altaysk Airport is a medium airport in Gorno-Altaysk, Altai Republic, Russia, known to airline systems as RGK. The field elevation of 965 ft (294 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UNBG 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, 02/20, offers 7,546 ft (2300 m) of asphalt surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UNBG 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 Gorno-Altaysk Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spichenkovo Airport | UNWW | 216 km (117 NM) |
| Barnaul Gherman Titov International Airport | UNBB | 219 km (118 NM) |
| Oskemen International Airport | UASK | 318 km (172 NM) |
| Alexei Leonov Kemerovo International Airport | UNEE | 367 km (198 NM) |
| Yeltsovka Airport | UNNE | 394 km (213 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Gorno-Altaysk Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 965 ft field elevation of Gorno-Altaysk 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 Gorno-Altaysk Airport
What is the ICAO code of Gorno-Altaysk Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Gorno-Altaysk Airport is UNBG, and its IATA code is RGK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Gorno-Altaysk Airport above sea level?
Gorno-Altaysk Airport sits at an elevation of 965 feet (294 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Gorno-Altaysk Airport located?
The airport lies at 51.9692, 85.8365 — in Gorno-Altaysk, Altai Republic, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Spichenkovo Airport, about 216 km away.
Does UNBG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UNBG 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 Gorno-Altaysk Airport?
Gorno-Altaysk Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 7,546 ft (2300 m) with a ASPHALT surface.