Ulyanovsk Baratayevka Airport (UWLL)
Medium airport · Ulyanovsk, Ulyanovsk Oblast, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Ulyanovsk Baratayevka Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UWLL |
| IATA | ULV |
| Elevation | 449 ft (137 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 54°16'13" E 48°13'32" 54.27016, 48.22557 |
| Location | Ulyanovsk, Ulyanovsk Oblast, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 12,533 ft (3820 m) | 148 ft | Concrete | Yes |
Ulyanovsk Baratayevka Airport at a glance
Ulyanovsk Baratayevka Airport is a medium airport in Ulyanovsk, Ulyanovsk Oblast, Russia, known to airline systems as ULV. The field elevation of 449 ft (137 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UWLL 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 12,533 ft (3820 m) of concrete 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 UWLL 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 Ulyanovsk Baratayevka Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ulyanovsk Vostochny Airport | UWLW | 40 km (22 NM) |
| Kurumoch International Airport | UWWW | 153 km (83 NM) |
| Kazan International Airport | UWKD | 163 km (88 NM) |
| Samara Kryazh Air Base | RU-2344 | 179 km (97 NM) |
| Bezymyanka Airfield | UWWG | 181 km (98 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ulyanovsk Baratayevka Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 449 ft field elevation of Ulyanovsk Baratayevka 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 Ulyanovsk Baratayevka Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ulyanovsk Baratayevka Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ulyanovsk Baratayevka Airport is UWLL, and its IATA code is ULV. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ulyanovsk Baratayevka Airport above sea level?
Ulyanovsk Baratayevka Airport sits at an elevation of 449 feet (137 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ulyanovsk Baratayevka Airport located?
The airport lies at 54.2702, 48.2256 — in Ulyanovsk, Ulyanovsk Oblast, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ulyanovsk Vostochny Airport, about 40 km away.
Does UWLL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UWLL 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 Ulyanovsk Baratayevka Airport?
Ulyanovsk Baratayevka Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 12,533 ft (3820 m) with a Concrete surface.