Orenburg Central Airport (UWOO)
Medium airport · Orenburg, Orenburg Oblast, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Orenburg Central Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UWOO |
| IATA | REN |
| Elevation | 387 ft (118 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 51°47'34" E 55°27'26" 51.79267, 55.45723 |
| Location | Orenburg, Orenburg Oblast, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 8,212 ft (2503 m) | 138 ft | CON | Yes |
Orenburg Central Airport at a glance
Orenburg Central Airport is a medium airport in Orenburg, Orenburg Oblast, Russia, known to airline systems as REN. The field elevation of 387 ft (118 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UWOO 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, 08/26, offers 8,212 ft (2503 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UWOO 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 Orenburg Central Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aktobe International Airport | UATT | 211 km (114 NM) |
| Orsk Airport | UWOR | 232 km (125 NM) |
| Manshuk Mametova International Airport | UARR | 280 km (151 NM) |
| Magnitogorsk International Airport | USCM | 285 km (154 NM) |
| Buguruslan Severny Airport | UWWB | 298 km (161 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Orenburg Central Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 387 ft field elevation of Orenburg Central 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 Orenburg Central Airport
What is the ICAO code of Orenburg Central Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Orenburg Central Airport is UWOO, and its IATA code is REN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Orenburg Central Airport above sea level?
Orenburg Central Airport sits at an elevation of 387 feet (118 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Orenburg Central Airport located?
The airport lies at 51.7927, 55.4572 — in Orenburg, Orenburg Oblast, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Aktobe International Airport, about 211 km away.
Does UWOO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UWOO 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 Orenburg Central Airport?
Orenburg Central Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 8,212 ft (2503 m) with a CON surface.