Magas Airport (URMS)
Medium airport · Sunzha, Republic of Ingushetia, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Magas Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | URMS |
| IATA | IGT |
| Elevation | 1,165 ft (355 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°19'24" E 45°0'45" 43.32327, 45.01257 |
| Location | Sunzha, Republic of Ingushetia, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 9,842 ft (3000 m) | 151 ft | ASPHALT | No |
Magas Airport at a glance
Magas Airport is a medium airport in Sunzha, Republic of Ingushetia, Russia, known to airline systems as IGT. The field elevation of 1,165 ft (355 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at URMS 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, 09/27, offers 9,842 ft (3000 m) of asphalt surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for URMS 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 Magas Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vladikavkaz Beslan International Airport | URMO | 35 km (19 NM) |
| Akhmat Kadyrov Grozny International Airport | URMG | 56 km (30 NM) |
| Mozdok Air Base | RU-0152 | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Khankala Air Base | XRMU | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Nalchik Airport | URMN | 113 km (61 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Magas Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,165 ft field elevation of Magas 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 Magas Airport
What is the ICAO code of Magas Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Magas Airport is URMS, and its IATA code is IGT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Magas Airport above sea level?
Magas Airport sits at an elevation of 1,165 feet (355 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Magas Airport located?
The airport lies at 43.3233, 45.0126 — in Sunzha, Republic of Ingushetia, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Vladikavkaz Beslan International Airport, about 35 km away.
Does URMS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for URMS 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 Magas Airport?
Magas Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 9,842 ft (3000 m) with a ASPHALT surface.