Donskoye Airport (UUOT)
Medium airport · Tambov, Tambov Oblast, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Donskoye Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UUOT |
| IATA | TBW |
| Elevation | 413 ft (126 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 52°48'22" E 41°28'58" 52.80610, 41.48280 |
| Location | Tambov, Tambov Oblast, Russia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 6,889 ft (2100 m) | 138 ft | concrete | No |
Donskoye Airport at a glance
Donskoye Airport is a medium airport in Tambov, Tambov Oblast, Russia, known to airline systems as TBW. The field elevation of 413 ft (126 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UUOT 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, 14/32, offers 6,889 ft (2100 m) of concrete surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UUOT 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 Donskoye Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tambov Air Base | RU-4339 | 14 km (8 NM) |
| Michurinsk Air Base | RU-6687 | 76 km (41 NM) |
| Lipetsk Airport | UUOL | 131 km (71 NM) |
| Lipetsk Air Base | RU-0016 | 139 km (75 NM) |
| Rtishchevo Air Base | RU-10047 | 162 km (87 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Donskoye Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 413 ft field elevation of Donskoye 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 Donskoye Airport
What is the ICAO code of Donskoye Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Donskoye Airport is UUOT, and its IATA code is TBW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Donskoye Airport above sea level?
Donskoye Airport sits at an elevation of 413 feet (126 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Donskoye Airport located?
The airport lies at 52.8061, 41.4828 — in Tambov, Tambov Oblast, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tambov Air Base, about 14 km away.
Does UUOT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UUOT 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 Donskoye Airport?
Donskoye Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 6,889 ft (2100 m) with a concrete surface.