Uprun Air Base (USCU)
Medium airport · Uvelsky, Chelyabinsk Oblast, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Uprun Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RU-7978 |
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 54°22'30" E 61°21'12" 54.37500, 61.35330 |
| Location | Uvelsky, Chelyabinsk Oblast, Russia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 131 ft | CON | Yes |
Uprun Air Base at a glance
Uprun Air Base is a medium airport in Uvelsky, Chelyabinsk Oblast, Russia. The field elevation of 774 ft (236 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at USCU are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 18/36, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for USCU 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 Uprun Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kurchatov Chelyabinsk International Airport | USCC | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Kostanay International Airport | UAUU | 194 km (105 NM) |
| Magnitogorsk International Airport | USCM | 202 km (109 NM) |
| Kamensk-Uralskiy Air Base | RU-1071 | 233 km (126 NM) |
| Uktus Airport | USSK | 261 km (141 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Uprun Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 774 ft field elevation of Uprun Air Base 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 Uprun Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Uprun Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Uprun Air Base is RU-7978, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Uprun Air Base above sea level?
Uprun Air Base sits at an elevation of 774 feet (236 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Uprun Air Base located?
The airport lies at 54.3750, 61.3533 — in Uvelsky, Chelyabinsk Oblast, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kurchatov Chelyabinsk International Airport, about 104 km away.
Does USCU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for USCU 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 Uprun Air Base?
Uprun Air Base has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a CON surface.