Vnukovo International Airport (UUWW)
Large airport · Moscow, Moscow (city), Russia
Airport data
| Name | Vnukovo International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UUWW |
| IATA | VKO |
| Elevation | 685 ft (209 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 55°35'29" E 37°15'41" 55.59150, 37.26150 |
| Location | Moscow, Moscow (city), Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 10,039 ft (3060 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 06/24 | 11,483 ft (3500 m) | 197 ft | ASP | Yes |
Vnukovo International Airport at a glance
Vnukovo International Airport is a large airport in Moscow, Moscow (city), Russia, known to airline systems as VKO. The field elevation of 685 ft (209 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UUWW are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 06/24 — offers 11,483 ft (3500 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UUWW 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 Vnukovo International Airport
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 | 38 km (21 NM) |
| Sheremetyevo International Airport | UUEE | 44 km (24 NM) |
| Domodedovo International Airport | UUDD | 45 km (24 NM) |
| Myachkovo Airfield | UUBM | 46 km (25 NM) |
| Zhukovsky International Airport | UUBW | 56 km (30 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Vnukovo International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 685 ft field elevation of Vnukovo International 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 Vnukovo International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Vnukovo International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Vnukovo International Airport is UUWW, and its IATA code is VKO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Vnukovo International Airport above sea level?
Vnukovo International Airport sits at an elevation of 685 feet (209 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Vnukovo International Airport located?
The airport lies at 55.5915, 37.2615 — in Moscow, Moscow (city), Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kubinka Air Base, about 38 km away.
Does UUWW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UUWW 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 Vnukovo International Airport?
Vnukovo International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 06/24, measures 11,483 ft (3500 m) with a ASP surface.