Sovetskiy Airport (USHS)
Medium airport · Sovetskiy, Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Sovetskiy Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | USHS |
| IATA | OVS |
| Elevation | 351 ft (107 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 61°19'36" E 63°36'7" 61.32662, 63.60191 |
| Location | Sovetskiy, Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 144 ft | CON | Yes |
Sovetskiy Airport at a glance
Sovetskiy Airport is a medium airport in Sovetskiy, Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug, Russia, known to airline systems as OVS. The field elevation of 351 ft (107 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at USHS 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, 12/30, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for USHS 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 Sovetskiy Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yugorsk Sovetsky Air Base | XSSJ | 26 km (14 NM) |
| Nyagan Airport | USHN | 137 km (74 NM) |
| Uray Airport | USHU | 151 km (82 NM) |
| Khanty Mansiysk Airport | USHH | 296 km (160 NM) |
| Berezovo Airport | USHB | 298 km (161 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sovetskiy Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 351 ft field elevation of Sovetskiy 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 Sovetskiy Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sovetskiy Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sovetskiy Airport is USHS, and its IATA code is OVS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sovetskiy Airport above sea level?
Sovetskiy Airport sits at an elevation of 351 feet (107 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sovetskiy Airport located?
The airport lies at 61.3266, 63.6019 — in Sovetskiy, Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Yugorsk Sovetsky Air Base, about 26 km away.
Does USHS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for USHS 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 Sovetskiy Airport?
Sovetskiy Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a CON surface.