Volgograd International Airport (URWW)
Large airport · Volgograd, Volgograd Oblast, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Volgograd International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | URWW |
| IATA | VOG |
| Elevation | 482 ft (147 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°46'53" E 44°20'21" 48.78134, 44.33919 |
| Location | Volgograd, Volgograd Oblast, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 9,186 ft (2800 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Volgograd International Airport at a glance
Volgograd International Airport is a large airport in Volgograd, Volgograd Oblast, Russia, known to airline systems as VOG. The field elevation of 482 ft (147 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at URWW 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 9,186 ft (2800 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 URWW 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 Volgograd International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kapustin Yar Airfield | RU-0304 | 103 km (56 NM) |
| Akhtubinsk Air Base | RU-0380 | 149 km (80 NM) |
| Lebyazhye Air Base | XRWL | 170 km (92 NM) |
| Elista Airport | URWI | 268 km (145 NM) |
| Millerovo Air Base | RU-0282 | 296 km (160 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Volgograd International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 482 ft field elevation of Volgograd 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 Volgograd International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Volgograd International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Volgograd International Airport is URWW, and its IATA code is VOG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Volgograd International Airport above sea level?
Volgograd International Airport sits at an elevation of 482 feet (147 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Volgograd International Airport located?
The airport lies at 48.7813, 44.3392 — in Volgograd, Volgograd Oblast, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kapustin Yar Airfield, about 103 km away.
Does URWW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for URWW 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 Volgograd International Airport?
Volgograd International Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 9,186 ft (2800 m) with a CON surface.