Migalovo Air Base (UUEM)
Medium airport · Tver, Tver Oblast, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Migalovo Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UUEM |
| IATA | KLD |
| Elevation | 469 ft (143 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 56°49'29" E 35°45'28" 56.82470, 35.75770 |
| Location | Tver, Tver Oblast, Russia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 160 ft | CON | Yes |
Migalovo Air Base at a glance
Migalovo Air Base is a medium airport in Tver, Tver Oblast, Russia, known to airline systems as KLD. The field elevation of 469 ft (143 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UUEM 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, 07/25, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UUEM 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 Migalovo Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rzhev Air Base | RU-9937 | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Khotilovo Air Base | RU-0015 | 136 km (73 NM) |
| Sheremetyevo International Airport | UUEE | 139 km (75 NM) |
| Kubinka Air Base | UUMB | 146 km (79 NM) |
| Vnukovo International Airport | UUWW | 166 km (90 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Migalovo Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 469 ft field elevation of Migalovo Air Base 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 Migalovo Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Migalovo Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Migalovo Air Base is UUEM, and its IATA code is KLD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Migalovo Air Base above sea level?
Migalovo Air Base sits at an elevation of 469 feet (143 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Migalovo Air Base located?
The airport lies at 56.8247, 35.7577 — in Tver, Tver Oblast, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Rzhev Air Base, about 104 km away.
Does UUEM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UUEM 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 Migalovo Air Base?
Migalovo Air Base has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a CON surface.