Taganrog Yuzhny Airport (URRT)
Medium airport · Taganrog, Rostov Oblast, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Taganrog Yuzhny Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | URRT |
| IATA | TGK |
| Elevation | 117 ft (36 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 47°11'54" E 38°50'57" 47.19833, 38.84917 |
| Location | Taganrog, Rostov Oblast, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 9,052 ft (2759 m) | 131 ft | concrete | No |
Taganrog Yuzhny Airport at a glance
Taganrog Yuzhny Airport is a medium airport in Taganrog, Rostov Oblast, Russia, known to airline systems as TGK. The field elevation of 117 ft (36 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at URRT 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, 10/28, offers 9,052 ft (2759 m) of concrete surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for URRT 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 Taganrog Yuzhny Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Taganrog Tsentralny Air Base | RU-0211 | 5 km (3 NM) |
| Rostov-on-Don Central Air Base | RU-0372 | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Yeysk Airport | URKE | 75 km (41 NM) |
| Platov International Airport | URRP | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Mariupol International Airport | UKCM | 107 km (58 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Taganrog Yuzhny Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 117 ft field elevation of Taganrog Yuzhny 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 Taganrog Yuzhny Airport
What is the ICAO code of Taganrog Yuzhny Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Taganrog Yuzhny Airport is URRT, and its IATA code is TGK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Taganrog Yuzhny Airport above sea level?
Taganrog Yuzhny Airport sits at an elevation of 117 feet (36 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Taganrog Yuzhny Airport located?
The airport lies at 47.1983, 38.8492 — in Taganrog, Rostov Oblast, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Taganrog Tsentralny Air Base, about 5 km away.
Does URRT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for URRT 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 Taganrog Yuzhny Airport?
Taganrog Yuzhny Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 9,052 ft (2759 m) with a concrete surface.