Salekhard Airport (USDD)
Medium airport · Salekhard, Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Salekhard Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | USDD |
| IATA | SLY |
| Elevation | 218 ft (66 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 66°35'27" E 66°36'40" 66.59080, 66.61100 |
| Location | Salekhard, Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 8,917 ft (2718 m) | 151 ft | CON | Yes |
Salekhard Airport at a glance
Salekhard Airport is a medium airport in Salekhard, Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia, known to airline systems as SLY. The field elevation of 218 ft (66 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at USDD 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 8,917 ft (2718 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 USDD 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 Salekhard Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vorkuta Sovetskiy Air Base | RU-9129 | 139 km (75 NM) |
| Vorkuta Airport | UUYW | 151 km (82 NM) |
| Inta Airport | UUYI | 296 km (160 NM) |
| Nadym Airport | USMM | 301 km (163 NM) |
| Berezovo Airport | USHB | 306 km (165 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Salekhard Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 218 ft field elevation of Salekhard 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 Salekhard Airport
What is the ICAO code of Salekhard Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Salekhard Airport is USDD, and its IATA code is SLY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Salekhard Airport above sea level?
Salekhard Airport sits at an elevation of 218 feet (66 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Salekhard Airport located?
The airport lies at 66.5908, 66.6110 — in Salekhard, Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Vorkuta Sovetskiy Air Base, about 139 km away.
Does USDD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for USDD 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 Salekhard Airport?
Salekhard Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 8,917 ft (2718 m) with a CON surface.