Koltsovo Airport (USSS)
Large airport · Yekaterinburg, Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Koltsovo Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | USSS |
| IATA | SVX |
| Elevation | 764 ft (233 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 56°44'35" E 60°48'10" 56.74310, 60.80270 |
| Location | Yekaterinburg, Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08L/26R | 8,192 ft (2497 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
| 08R/26L | 9,925 ft (3025 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Koltsovo Airport at a glance
Koltsovo Airport is a large airport in Yekaterinburg, Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia, known to airline systems as SVX. The field elevation of 764 ft (233 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at USSS 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 — 08R/26L — offers 9,925 ft (3025 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08R points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for USSS 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 Koltsovo Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Uktus Airport | USSK | 5 km (3 NM) |
| Kamensk-Uralskiy Air Base | RU-1071 | 80 km (43 NM) |
| Kurchatov Chelyabinsk International Airport | USCC | 166 km (90 NM) |
| Uprun Air Base | USCU | 266 km (144 NM) |
| Roshchino International Airport | USTR | 279 km (151 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Koltsovo Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 764 ft field elevation of Koltsovo 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 Koltsovo Airport
What is the ICAO code of Koltsovo Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Koltsovo Airport is USSS, and its IATA code is SVX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Koltsovo Airport above sea level?
Koltsovo Airport sits at an elevation of 764 feet (233 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Koltsovo Airport located?
The airport lies at 56.7431, 60.8027 — in Yekaterinburg, Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Uktus Airport, about 5 km away.
Does USSS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for USSS 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 Koltsovo Airport?
Koltsovo Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 08R/26L, measures 9,925 ft (3025 m) with a CON surface.