Spichenkovo Airport (UNWW)
Medium airport · Novokuznetsk, Kemerovo Oblast, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Spichenkovo Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UNWW |
| IATA | NOZ |
| Elevation | 1,024 ft (312 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 53°48'41" E 86°52'38" 53.81140, 86.87720 |
| Location | Novokuznetsk, Kemerovo Oblast, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 8,789 ft (2679 m) | 148 ft | CONC | No |
Spichenkovo Airport at a glance
Spichenkovo Airport is a medium airport in Novokuznetsk, Kemerovo Oblast, Russia, known to airline systems as NOZ. The field elevation of 1,024 ft (312 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UNWW 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, 01/19, offers 8,789 ft (2679 m) of conc surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UNWW 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 Spichenkovo Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alexei Leonov Kemerovo International Airport | UNEE | 170 km (92 NM) |
| Gorno-Altaysk Airport | UNBG | 216 km (117 NM) |
| Barnaul Gherman Titov International Airport | UNBB | 226 km (122 NM) |
| Yeltsovka Airport | UNNE | 288 km (156 NM) |
| Abakan International Airport | UNAA | 296 km (160 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Spichenkovo Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,024 ft field elevation of Spichenkovo 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 Spichenkovo Airport
What is the ICAO code of Spichenkovo Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Spichenkovo Airport is UNWW, and its IATA code is NOZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Spichenkovo Airport above sea level?
Spichenkovo Airport sits at an elevation of 1,024 feet (312 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Spichenkovo Airport located?
The airport lies at 53.8114, 86.8772 — in Novokuznetsk, Kemerovo Oblast, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Alexei Leonov Kemerovo International Airport, about 170 km away.
Does UNWW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UNWW 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 Spichenkovo Airport?
Spichenkovo Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 8,789 ft (2679 m) with a CONC surface.