Nadym Airport (USMM)
Medium airport · Nadym, Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Nadym Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | USMM |
| IATA | NYM |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 65°28'51" E 72°41'56" 65.48090, 72.69890 |
| Location | Nadym, Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 8,360 ft (2548 m) | 151 ft | Concrete | No |
Nadym Airport at a glance
Nadym Airport is a medium airport in Nadym, Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia, known to airline systems as NYM. The field elevation of 49 ft (15 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at USMM 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, 14/32, offers 8,360 ft (2548 m) of concrete surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for USMM 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 Nadym Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Novy Urengoy Airport | USMU | 186 km (100 NM) |
| Noyabrsk Airport | USRO | 284 km (153 NM) |
| Yamburg Airport | USMQ | 298 km (161 NM) |
| Salekhard Airport | USDD | 301 km (163 NM) |
| Beloyarskiy Airport | USHQ | 349 km (188 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Nadym Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 49 ft field elevation of Nadym 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 Nadym Airport
What is the ICAO code of Nadym Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Nadym Airport is USMM, and its IATA code is NYM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Nadym Airport above sea level?
Nadym Airport sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Nadym Airport located?
The airport lies at 65.4809, 72.6989 — in Nadym, Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Novy Urengoy Airport, about 186 km away.
Does USMM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for USMM 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 Nadym Airport?
Nadym Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 8,360 ft (2548 m) with a Concrete surface.