Borisoglebskoye Airport (UWKG)
Medium airport · Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Borisoglebskoye Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UWKG |
| Elevation | 213 ft (65 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 55°52'0" E 49°7'60" 55.86670, 49.13330 |
| Location | Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 10,826 ft (3300 m) | 290 ft | CON | Yes |
Borisoglebskoye Airport at a glance
Borisoglebskoye Airport is a medium airport in Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia. The field elevation of 213 ft (65 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UWKG 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, 11/29, offers 10,826 ft (3300 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UWKG 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 Borisoglebskoye Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kazan International Airport | UWKD | 30 km (16 NM) |
| Danilovo Air Base | XWKD | 111 km (60 NM) |
| Cheboksary Airport | UWKS | 114 km (62 NM) |
| Yoshkar-Ola Airport | UWKJ | 120 km (65 NM) |
| Ulyanovsk Vostochny Airport | UWLW | 164 km (89 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Borisoglebskoye Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 213 ft field elevation of Borisoglebskoye 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 Borisoglebskoye Airport
What is the ICAO code of Borisoglebskoye Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Borisoglebskoye Airport is UWKG, 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 Borisoglebskoye Airport above sea level?
Borisoglebskoye Airport sits at an elevation of 213 feet (65 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Borisoglebskoye Airport located?
The airport lies at 55.8667, 49.1333 — in Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kazan International Airport, about 30 km away.
Does UWKG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UWKG 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 Borisoglebskoye Airport?
Borisoglebskoye Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 10,826 ft (3300 m) with a CON surface.