Mineralnye Vody Airport (URMM)
Large airport · Mineralnyye Vody, Stavropol Krai, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Mineralnye Vody Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | URMM |
| IATA | MRV |
| Elevation | 1,054 ft (321 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 44°13'30" E 43°4'55" 44.22510, 43.08190 |
| Location | Mineralnyye Vody, Stavropol Krai, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 12,795 ft (3900 m) | 197 ft | CON | Yes |
Mineralnye Vody Airport at a glance
Mineralnye Vody Airport is a large airport in Mineralnyye Vody, Stavropol Krai, Russia, known to airline systems as MRV. The field elevation of 1,054 ft (321 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at URMM 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, 11/29, offers 12,795 ft (3900 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for URMM 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 Mineralnye Vody Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nalchik Airport | URMN | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Budyonnovsk Air Base | URMB | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Stavropol Shpakovskoye Airport | URMT | 125 km (68 NM) |
| Mozdok Air Base | RU-0152 | 131 km (71 NM) |
| Vladikavkaz Beslan International Airport | URMO | 167 km (90 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mineralnye Vody Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,054 ft field elevation of Mineralnye Vody 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 Mineralnye Vody Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mineralnye Vody Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mineralnye Vody Airport is URMM, and its IATA code is MRV. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mineralnye Vody Airport above sea level?
Mineralnye Vody Airport sits at an elevation of 1,054 feet (321 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mineralnye Vody Airport located?
The airport lies at 44.2251, 43.0819 — in Mineralnyye Vody, Stavropol Krai, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Nalchik Airport, about 91 km away.
Does URMM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for URMM 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 Mineralnye Vody Airport?
Mineralnye Vody Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 12,795 ft (3900 m) with a CON surface.