Ulyanovsk Vostochny Airport (UWLW)
Medium airport · Cherdakly, Ulyanovsk Oblast, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Ulyanovsk Vostochny Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UWLW |
| IATA | ULY |
| Elevation | 252 ft (77 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 54°24'4" E 48°48'10" 54.40100, 48.80270 |
| Location | Cherdakly, Ulyanovsk Oblast, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 16,404 ft (5000 m) | 323 ft | CON | Yes |
Ulyanovsk Vostochny Airport at a glance
Ulyanovsk Vostochny Airport is a medium airport in Cherdakly, Ulyanovsk Oblast, Russia, known to airline systems as ULY. The field elevation of 252 ft (77 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UWLW 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, 02/20, offers 16,404 ft (5000 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UWLW 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 Vostochny Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ulyanovsk Baratayevka Airport | UWLL | 40 km (22 NM) |
| Kurumoch International Airport | UWWW | 134 km (72 NM) |
| Kazan International Airport | UWKD | 137 km (74 NM) |
| Borisoglebskoye Airport | UWKG | 164 km (89 NM) |
| Bezymyanka Airfield | UWWG | 165 km (89 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ulyanovsk Vostochny Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 252 ft field elevation of Ulyanovsk Vostochny 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 Vostochny Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ulyanovsk Vostochny Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ulyanovsk Vostochny Airport is UWLW, and its IATA code is ULY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ulyanovsk Vostochny Airport above sea level?
Ulyanovsk Vostochny Airport sits at an elevation of 252 feet (77 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 Vostochny Airport located?
The airport lies at 54.4010, 48.8027 — in Cherdakly, Ulyanovsk Oblast, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ulyanovsk Baratayevka Airport, about 40 km away.
Does UWLW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UWLW 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 Vostochny Airport?
Ulyanovsk Vostochny Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 16,404 ft (5000 m) with a CON surface.