Yermolino Air Base (UUWE)
Medium airport · Balabanovo, Kaluga Oblast, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Yermolino Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RU-10053 |
| Elevation | 640 ft (195 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 55°13'43" E 36°36'31" 55.22863, 36.60861 |
| Location | Balabanovo, Kaluga Oblast, Russia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 9,800 ft (2987 m) | 190 ft | concrete | No |
Yermolino Air Base at a glance
Yermolino Air Base is a medium airport in Balabanovo, Kaluga Oblast, Russia. The field elevation of 640 ft (195 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UUWE 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, 13/31, offers 9,800 ft (2987 m) of concrete surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UUWE 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 Yermolino Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kubinka Air Base | UUMB | 43 km (23 NM) |
| Vnukovo International Airport | UUWW | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Grabtsevo Airport | UUBC | 77 km (42 NM) |
| Domodedovo International Airport | UUDD | 85 km (46 NM) |
| Oreshkovo Airfield | UUFO | 91 km (49 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Yermolino Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 640 ft field elevation of Yermolino 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 Yermolino Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Yermolino Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Yermolino Air Base is RU-10053, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Yermolino Air Base above sea level?
Yermolino Air Base sits at an elevation of 640 feet (195 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Yermolino Air Base located?
The airport lies at 55.2286, 36.6086 — in Balabanovo, Kaluga Oblast, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kubinka Air Base, about 43 km away.
Does UUWE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UUWE 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 Yermolino Air Base?
Yermolino Air Base has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 9,800 ft (2987 m) with a concrete surface.