Kurgan Airport (USUU)
Medium airport · Kurgan, Kurgan Oblast, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Kurgan Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | USUU |
| IATA | KRO |
| Elevation | 240 ft (73 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 55°28'31" E 65°24'56" 55.47530, 65.41560 |
| Location | Kurgan, Kurgan Oblast, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 8,530 ft (2600 m) | 138 ft | CON | Yes |
Kurgan Airport at a glance
Kurgan Airport is a medium airport in Kurgan, Kurgan Oblast, Russia, known to airline systems as KRO. The field elevation of 240 ft (73 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at USUU 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, 02/20, offers 8,530 ft (2600 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for USUU 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 Kurgan Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roshchino International Airport | USTR | 190 km (103 NM) |
| Kamensk-Uralskiy Air Base | RU-1071 | 239 km (129 NM) |
| Kurchatov Chelyabinsk International Airport | USCC | 248 km (134 NM) |
| Petropavl International Airport | UACP | 252 km (136 NM) |
| Kostanay International Airport | UAUU | 280 km (151 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kurgan Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 240 ft field elevation of Kurgan 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 Kurgan Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kurgan Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kurgan Airport is USUU, and its IATA code is KRO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kurgan Airport above sea level?
Kurgan Airport sits at an elevation of 240 feet (73 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kurgan Airport located?
The airport lies at 55.4753, 65.4156 — in Kurgan, Kurgan Oblast, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Roshchino International Airport, about 190 km away.
Does USUU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for USUU 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 Kurgan Airport?
Kurgan Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 8,530 ft (2600 m) with a CON surface.