Sheremetyevo International Airport (UUEE)
Large airport · Moscow, Moscow Oblast, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Sheremetyevo International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UUEE |
| IATA | SVO |
| Elevation | 622 ft (190 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 55°58'37" E 37°24'40" 55.97686, 37.41121 |
| Location | Moscow, Moscow Oblast, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06C/24C | 11,647 ft (3550 m) | 197 ft | CON | Yes |
| 06L/24R | 10,499 ft (3200 m) | 197 ft | CON | Yes |
| 06R/24L | 12,139 ft (3700 m) | 197 ft | CON | Yes |
Sheremetyevo International Airport at a glance
Sheremetyevo International Airport is a large airport in Moscow, Moscow Oblast, Russia, known to airline systems as SVO. The field elevation of 622 ft (190 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UUEE 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 3 runways, the longest — 06R/24L — offers 12,139 ft (3700 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06R points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UUEE 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 Sheremetyevo International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chkalovskiy Air Base | UUMU | 42 km (23 NM) |
| Vnukovo International Airport | UUWW | 44 km (24 NM) |
| Myachkovo Airfield | UUBM | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Kubinka Air Base | UUMB | 63 km (34 NM) |
| Zhukovsky International Airport | UUBW | 66 km (36 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sheremetyevo International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 622 ft field elevation of Sheremetyevo 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 Sheremetyevo International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sheremetyevo International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sheremetyevo International Airport is UUEE, and its IATA code is SVO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sheremetyevo International Airport above sea level?
Sheremetyevo International Airport sits at an elevation of 622 feet (190 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sheremetyevo International Airport located?
The airport lies at 55.9769, 37.4112 — in Moscow, Moscow Oblast, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Chkalovskiy Air Base, about 42 km away.
Does UUEE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UUEE 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 Sheremetyevo International Airport?
Sheremetyevo International Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 06R/24L, measures 12,139 ft (3700 m) with a CON surface.