Vanavara Airport (UNIW)
Medium airport · Vanavara, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Vanavara Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UNIW |
| IATA | VAQ |
| Elevation | 892 ft (272 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 60°21'22" E 102°18'35" 60.35623, 102.30964 |
| Location | Vanavara, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 4,592 ft (1400 m) | 72 ft | CON | Yes |
Vanavara Airport at a glance
Vanavara Airport is a medium airport in Vanavara, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia, known to airline systems as VAQ. The field elevation of 892 ft (272 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UNIW 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, 06/24, offers 4,592 ft (1400 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UNIW 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 Vanavara Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Baykit Airport | UNIB | 353 km (191 NM) |
| Ust-Kut Airport | UITT | 437 km (236 NM) |
| Zheleznogorsk Airport | UIBV | 443 km (239 NM) |
| Bratsk Airport | UIBB | 445 km (240 NM) |
| Severo-Yeniseysk Airport | UNIS | 511 km (276 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Vanavara Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 892 ft field elevation of Vanavara 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 Vanavara Airport
What is the ICAO code of Vanavara Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Vanavara Airport is UNIW, and its IATA code is VAQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Vanavara Airport above sea level?
Vanavara Airport sits at an elevation of 892 feet (272 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Vanavara Airport located?
The airport lies at 60.3562, 102.3096 — in Vanavara, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Baykit Airport, about 353 km away.
Does UNIW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UNIW 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 Vanavara Airport?
Vanavara Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 4,592 ft (1400 m) with a CON surface.