Pobedilovo Airport (USKK)
Medium airport · Kirov, Kirov Oblast, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Pobedilovo Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | USKK |
| IATA | KVX |
| Elevation | 479 ft (146 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 58°30'14" E 49°20'52" 58.50388, 49.34783 |
| Location | Kirov, Kirov Oblast, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 7,230 ft (2204 m) | 150 ft | ASPHALT | No |
| 06/24 | 2,247 ft (685 m) | 65 ft | GRASS | No |
Pobedilovo Airport at a glance
Pobedilovo Airport is a medium airport in Kirov, Kirov Oblast, Russia, known to airline systems as KVX. The field elevation of 479 ft (146 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at USKK are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 03/21 — offers 7,230 ft (2204 m) of asphalt surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for USKK 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 Pobedilovo Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yoshkar-Ola Airport | UWKJ | 218 km (118 NM) |
| Danilovo Air Base | XWKD | 219 km (118 NM) |
| Borisoglebskoye Airport | UWKG | 294 km (159 NM) |
| Cheboksary Airport | UWKS | 294 km (159 NM) |
| Izhevsk Airport | USII | 307 km (166 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Pobedilovo Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 479 ft field elevation of Pobedilovo 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 Pobedilovo Airport
What is the ICAO code of Pobedilovo Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Pobedilovo Airport is USKK, and its IATA code is KVX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Pobedilovo Airport above sea level?
Pobedilovo Airport sits at an elevation of 479 feet (146 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Pobedilovo Airport located?
The airport lies at 58.5039, 49.3478 — in Kirov, Kirov Oblast, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Yoshkar-Ola Airport, about 218 km away.
Does USKK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for USKK 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 Pobedilovo Airport?
Pobedilovo Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 03/21, measures 7,230 ft (2204 m) with a ASPHALT surface.