Lipetsk Airport (UUOL)
Medium airport · Lipetsk, Lipetsk Oblast, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Lipetsk Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UUOL |
| IATA | LPK |
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 52°42'10" E 39°32'16" 52.70280, 39.53780 |
| Location | Lipetsk, Lipetsk Oblast, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 7,546 ft (2300 m) | 131 ft | CON | Yes |
Lipetsk Airport at a glance
Lipetsk Airport is a medium airport in Lipetsk, Lipetsk Oblast, Russia, known to airline systems as LPK. The field elevation of 584 ft (178 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UUOL 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, 15/33, offers 7,546 ft (2300 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UUOL 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 Lipetsk Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lipetsk Air Base | RU-0016 | 10 km (5 NM) |
| Michurinsk Air Base | RU-6687 | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Voronezh International Airport | UUOO | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Voronezh Baltimore Air Base | RU-8363 | 123 km (66 NM) |
| Tambov Air Base | RU-4339 | 124 km (67 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lipetsk Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 584 ft field elevation of Lipetsk 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 Lipetsk Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lipetsk Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lipetsk Airport is UUOL, and its IATA code is LPK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lipetsk Airport above sea level?
Lipetsk Airport sits at an elevation of 584 feet (178 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lipetsk Airport located?
The airport lies at 52.7028, 39.5378 — in Lipetsk, Lipetsk Oblast, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lipetsk Air Base, about 10 km away.
Does UUOL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UUOL 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 Lipetsk Airport?
Lipetsk Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 7,546 ft (2300 m) with a CON surface.