Platov International Airport (URRP)
Large airport · Rostov-on-Don, Rostov Oblast, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Platov International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | URRP |
| IATA | ROV |
| Elevation | 213 ft (65 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 47°29'38" E 39°55'29" 47.49389, 39.92472 |
| Location | Rostov-on-Don, Rostov Oblast, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 11,811 ft (3600 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Platov International Airport at a glance
Platov International Airport is a large airport in Rostov-on-Don, Rostov Oblast, Russia, known to airline systems as ROV. The field elevation of 213 ft (65 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at URRP 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, 05/23, offers 11,811 ft (3600 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for URRP 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 Platov International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rostov-on-Don Central Air Base | RU-0372 | 32 km (17 NM) |
| Taganrog Tsentralny Air Base | RU-0211 | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Taganrog Yuzhny Airport | URRT | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Yeysk Airport | URKE | 158 km (85 NM) |
| Millerovo Air Base | RU-0282 | 165 km (89 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Platov International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 213 ft field elevation of Platov International 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 Platov International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Platov International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Platov International Airport is URRP, and its IATA code is ROV. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Platov International Airport above sea level?
Platov International Airport sits at an elevation of 213 feet (65 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Platov International Airport located?
The airport lies at 47.4939, 39.9247 — in Rostov-on-Don, Rostov Oblast, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Rostov-on-Don Central Air Base, about 32 km away.
Does URRP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for URRP 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 Platov International Airport?
Platov International Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 11,811 ft (3600 m) with a CON surface.