Begishevo Airport (UWKE)
Medium airport · Nizhnekamsk, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Begishevo Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UWKE |
| IATA | NBC |
| Elevation | 643 ft (196 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 55°33'53" E 52°5'33" 55.56470, 52.09250 |
| Location | Nizhnekamsk, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 8,209 ft (2502 m) | 138 ft | ASP | Yes |
Begishevo Airport at a glance
Begishevo Airport is a medium airport in Nizhnekamsk, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, known to airline systems as NBC. The field elevation of 643 ft (196 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UWKE 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, 03/21, offers 8,209 ft (2502 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UWKE 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 Begishevo Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bugulma Airport | UWKB | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Izhevsk Airport | USII | 165 km (89 NM) |
| Kazan International Airport | UWKD | 177 km (96 NM) |
| Borisoglebskoye Airport | UWKG | 188 km (102 NM) |
| Buguruslan Severny Airport | UWWB | 206 km (111 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Begishevo Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 643 ft field elevation of Begishevo 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 Begishevo Airport
What is the ICAO code of Begishevo Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Begishevo Airport is UWKE, and its IATA code is NBC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Begishevo Airport above sea level?
Begishevo Airport sits at an elevation of 643 feet (196 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Begishevo Airport located?
The airport lies at 55.5647, 52.0925 — in Nizhnekamsk, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bugulma Airport, about 112 km away.
Does UWKE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UWKE 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 Begishevo Airport?
Begishevo Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 8,209 ft (2502 m) with a ASP surface.