Chkalovskiy Air Base (UUMU)
Medium airport · Moscow, Moscow Oblast, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Chkalovskiy Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UUMU |
| IATA | CKL |
| Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 55°52'42" E 38°3'42" 55.87830, 38.06170 |
| Location | Moscow, Moscow Oblast, Russia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12L/30R | 9,842 ft (3000 m) | 315 ft | concrete | Yes |
| 12R/30L | 11,811 ft (3600 m) | 190 ft | concrete | Yes |
Chkalovskiy Air Base at a glance
Chkalovskiy Air Base is a medium airport in Moscow, Moscow Oblast, Russia, known to airline systems as CKL. The field elevation of 499 ft (152 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UUMU are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 12R/30L — offers 11,811 ft (3600 m) of concrete surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12R points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UUMU 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 Chkalovskiy Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Myachkovo Airfield | UUBM | 36 km (19 NM) |
| Zhukovsky International Airport | UUBW | 37 km (20 NM) |
| Sheremetyevo International Airport | UUEE | 42 km (23 NM) |
| Domodedovo International Airport | UUDD | 53 km (29 NM) |
| Vnukovo International Airport | UUWW | 59 km (32 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Chkalovskiy Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 499 ft field elevation of Chkalovskiy 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 Chkalovskiy Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Chkalovskiy Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Chkalovskiy Air Base is UUMU, and its IATA code is CKL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Chkalovskiy Air Base above sea level?
Chkalovskiy Air Base sits at an elevation of 499 feet (152 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Chkalovskiy Air Base located?
The airport lies at 55.8783, 38.0617 — in Moscow, Moscow Oblast, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Myachkovo Airfield, about 36 km away.
Does UUMU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UUMU 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 Chkalovskiy Air Base?
Chkalovskiy Air Base has 2 runways. The longest, 12R/30L, measures 11,811 ft (3600 m) with a concrete surface.