Grabtsevo Airport (UUBC)
Medium airport · Kaluga, Kaluga Oblast, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Grabtsevo Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UUBC |
| IATA | KLF |
| Elevation | 656 ft (200 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 54°32'60" E 36°22'0" 54.55000, 36.36667 |
| Location | Kaluga, Kaluga Oblast, Russia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 6,885 ft (2099 m) | 131 ft | ASP | Yes |
Grabtsevo Airport at a glance
Grabtsevo Airport is a medium airport in Kaluga, Kaluga Oblast, Russia, known to airline systems as KLF. The field elevation of 656 ft (200 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UUBC are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 13/31, offers 6,885 ft (2099 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UUBC 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 Grabtsevo Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oreshkovo Airfield | UUFO | 21 km (11 NM) |
| Yermolino Air Base | UUWE | 77 km (42 NM) |
| Kubinka Air Base | UUMB | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Vnukovo International Airport | UUWW | 129 km (70 NM) |
| Shaykovka Air Base | RU-9942 | 134 km (72 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Grabtsevo Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 656 ft field elevation of Grabtsevo 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 Grabtsevo Airport
What is the ICAO code of Grabtsevo Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Grabtsevo Airport is UUBC, and its IATA code is KLF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Grabtsevo Airport above sea level?
Grabtsevo Airport sits at an elevation of 656 feet (200 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Grabtsevo Airport located?
The airport lies at 54.5500, 36.3667 — in Kaluga, Kaluga Oblast, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Oreshkovo Airfield, about 21 km away.
Does UUBC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UUBC 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 Grabtsevo Airport?
Grabtsevo Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 6,885 ft (2099 m) with a ASP surface.