Strezhevoy Airport (UNSS)
Medium airport · Strezhevoy, Tomsk Oblast, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Strezhevoy Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UNSS |
| IATA | SWT |
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 60°42'34" E 77°39'36" 60.70940, 77.66000 |
| Location | Strezhevoy, Tomsk Oblast, Russia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 6,562 ft (2000 m) | 131 ft | CON | Yes |
Strezhevoy Airport at a glance
Strezhevoy Airport is a medium airport in Strezhevoy, Tomsk Oblast, Russia, known to airline systems as SWT. The field elevation of 164 ft (50 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UNSS 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, 15/33, offers 6,562 ft (2000 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UNSS 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 Strezhevoy Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nizhnevartovsk Airport | USNN | 69 km (37 NM) |
| Kogalym International Airport | USRK | 234 km (126 NM) |
| Surgut International Airport | USRR | 240 km (130 NM) |
| Nefteyugansk Airport | USRN | 274 km (148 NM) |
| Noyabrsk Airport | USRO | 302 km (163 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Strezhevoy Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 164 ft field elevation of Strezhevoy 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 Strezhevoy Airport
What is the ICAO code of Strezhevoy Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Strezhevoy Airport is UNSS, and its IATA code is SWT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Strezhevoy Airport above sea level?
Strezhevoy Airport sits at an elevation of 164 feet (50 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Strezhevoy Airport located?
The airport lies at 60.7094, 77.6600 — in Strezhevoy, Tomsk Oblast, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Nizhnevartovsk Airport, about 69 km away.
Does UNSS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UNSS 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 Strezhevoy Airport?
Strezhevoy Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 6,562 ft (2000 m) with a CON surface.