Magnitogorsk International Airport (USCM)
Large airport · Magnitogorsk, Republic of Bashkortostan, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Magnitogorsk International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | USCM |
| IATA | MQF |
| Elevation | 1,430 ft (436 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 53°23'31" E 58°45'19" 53.39199, 58.75523 |
| Location | Magnitogorsk, Republic of Bashkortostan, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36/18 | 10,663 ft (3250 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Magnitogorsk International Airport at a glance
Magnitogorsk International Airport is a large airport in Magnitogorsk, Republic of Bashkortostan, Russia, known to airline systems as MQF. The field elevation of 1,430 ft (436 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at USCM 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, 36/18, offers 10,663 ft (3250 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 36 points roughly 360° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for USCM 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 Magnitogorsk International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Uprun Air Base | USCU | 202 km (109 NM) |
| Ufa International Airport | UWUU | 229 km (124 NM) |
| Orsk Airport | UWOR | 258 km (139 NM) |
| Kurchatov Chelyabinsk International Airport | USCC | 277 km (150 NM) |
| Orenburg Central Airport | UWOO | 285 km (154 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Magnitogorsk International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,430 ft field elevation of Magnitogorsk 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 Magnitogorsk International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Magnitogorsk International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Magnitogorsk International Airport is USCM, and its IATA code is MQF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Magnitogorsk International Airport above sea level?
Magnitogorsk International Airport sits at an elevation of 1,430 feet (436 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Magnitogorsk International Airport located?
The airport lies at 53.3920, 58.7552 — in Magnitogorsk, Republic of Bashkortostan, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Uprun Air Base, about 202 km away.
Does USCM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for USCM 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 Magnitogorsk International Airport?
Magnitogorsk International Airport has one runway. The longest, 36/18, measures 10,663 ft (3250 m) with a CON surface.