Novy Urengoy Airport (USMU)
Medium airport · Novy Urengoy, Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Novy Urengoy Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | USMU |
| IATA | NUX |
| Elevation | 210 ft (64 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 66°4'10" E 76°31'13" 66.06940, 76.52030 |
| Location | Novy Urengoy, Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 8,366 ft (2550 m) | 151 ft | concrete | No |
Novy Urengoy Airport at a glance
Novy Urengoy Airport is a medium airport in Novy Urengoy, Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia, known to airline systems as NUX. The field elevation of 210 ft (64 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at USMU 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, 09/27, offers 8,366 ft (2550 m) of concrete surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for USMU 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 Novy Urengoy Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nadym Airport | USMM | 186 km (100 NM) |
| Yamburg Airport | USMQ | 222 km (120 NM) |
| Noyabrsk Airport | USRO | 326 km (176 NM) |
| Kogalym International Airport | USRK | 442 km (239 NM) |
| Salekhard Airport | USDD | 446 km (241 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Novy Urengoy Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 210 ft field elevation of Novy Urengoy 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 Novy Urengoy Airport
What is the ICAO code of Novy Urengoy Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Novy Urengoy Airport is USMU, and its IATA code is NUX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Novy Urengoy Airport above sea level?
Novy Urengoy Airport sits at an elevation of 210 feet (64 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Novy Urengoy Airport located?
The airport lies at 66.0694, 76.5203 — in Novy Urengoy, Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Nadym Airport, about 186 km away.
Does USMU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for USMU 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 Novy Urengoy Airport?
Novy Urengoy Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 8,366 ft (2550 m) with a concrete surface.