Bryansk International Airport (UUBP)
Medium airport · Bryansk, Bryansk Oblast, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Bryansk International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UUBP |
| IATA | BZK |
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 53°12'52" E 34°10'33" 53.21440, 34.17596 |
| Location | Bryansk, Bryansk Oblast, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 7,874 ft (2400 m) | 138 ft | CON | Yes |
Bryansk International Airport at a glance
Bryansk International Airport is a medium airport in Bryansk, Bryansk Oblast, Russia, known to airline systems as BZK. The field elevation of 663 ft (202 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UUBP 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, 16/34, offers 7,874 ft (2400 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UUBP 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 Bryansk International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Seshcha Air Base | RU-0240 | 79 km (43 NM) |
| Shaykovka Air Base | RU-9942 | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Shatalovo Air Base | RU-4609 | 168 km (91 NM) |
| Oreshkovo Airfield | UUFO | 187 km (101 NM) |
| Grabtsevo Airport | UUBC | 207 km (112 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bryansk International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 663 ft field elevation of Bryansk International 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 Bryansk International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bryansk International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bryansk International Airport is UUBP, and its IATA code is BZK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bryansk International Airport above sea level?
Bryansk International Airport sits at an elevation of 663 feet (202 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bryansk International Airport located?
The airport lies at 53.2144, 34.1760 — in Bryansk, Bryansk Oblast, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Seshcha Air Base, about 79 km away.
Does UUBP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UUBP 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 Bryansk International Airport?
Bryansk International Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 7,874 ft (2400 m) with a CON surface.