Stavropol Shpakovskoye Airport (URMT)
Medium airport · Stavropol, Stavropol Krai, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Stavropol Shpakovskoye Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | URMT |
| IATA | STW |
| Elevation | 1,486 ft (453 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 45°6'33" E 42°6'46" 45.10920, 42.11280 |
| Location | Stavropol, Stavropol Krai, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 8,530 ft (2600 m) | 157 ft | ASP | Yes |
Stavropol Shpakovskoye Airport at a glance
Stavropol Shpakovskoye Airport is a medium airport in Stavropol, Stavropol Krai, Russia, known to airline systems as STW. The field elevation of 1,486 ft (453 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at URMT 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, 07/25, offers 8,530 ft (2600 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for URMT 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 Stavropol Shpakovskoye Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mineralnye Vody Airport | URMM | 125 km (68 NM) |
| Budyonnovsk Air Base | URMB | 153 km (83 NM) |
| Khanskaya Air Base | RU-10062 | 170 km (92 NM) |
| Nalchik Airport | URMN | 215 km (116 NM) |
| Elista Airport | URWI | 222 km (120 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Stavropol Shpakovskoye Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,486 ft field elevation of Stavropol Shpakovskoye 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 Stavropol Shpakovskoye Airport
What is the ICAO code of Stavropol Shpakovskoye Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Stavropol Shpakovskoye Airport is URMT, and its IATA code is STW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Stavropol Shpakovskoye Airport above sea level?
Stavropol Shpakovskoye Airport sits at an elevation of 1,486 feet (453 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Stavropol Shpakovskoye Airport located?
The airport lies at 45.1092, 42.1128 — in Stavropol, Stavropol Krai, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mineralnye Vody Airport, about 125 km away.
Does URMT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for URMT 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 Stavropol Shpakovskoye Airport?
Stavropol Shpakovskoye Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 8,530 ft (2600 m) with a ASP surface.