Sabetta International Airport (USDA)
Medium airport · Sabetta, Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Sabetta International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | USDA |
| IATA | SBT |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 71°13'9" E 72°3'8" 71.21917, 72.05222 |
| Location | Sabetta, Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 8,858 ft (2700 m) | 151 ft | CON | Yes |
Sabetta International Airport at a glance
Sabetta International Airport is a medium airport in Sabetta, Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia, known to airline systems as SBT. The field elevation of 46 ft (14 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at USDA 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, 04/22, offers 8,858 ft (2700 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for USDA 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 Sabetta International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bovanenkovo Airport | USDB | 169 km (91 NM) |
| Yamburg Airport | USMQ | 378 km (204 NM) |
| Dikson Airport | UODD | 379 km (205 NM) |
| Amderma Airport | ULDD | 421 km (227 NM) |
| Vorkuta Sovetskiy Air Base | RU-9129 | 516 km (279 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sabetta International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 46 ft field elevation of Sabetta 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 Sabetta International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sabetta International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sabetta International Airport is USDA, and its IATA code is SBT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sabetta International Airport above sea level?
Sabetta International Airport sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sabetta International Airport located?
The airport lies at 71.2192, 72.0522 — in Sabetta, Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bovanenkovo Airport, about 169 km away.
Does USDA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for USDA 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 Sabetta International Airport?
Sabetta International Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 8,858 ft (2700 m) with a CON surface.