Orsk Airport (UWOR)
Medium airport · Orsk, Orenburg Oblast, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Orsk Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UWOR |
| IATA | OSW |
| Elevation | 909 ft (277 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 51°4'21" E 58°35'44" 51.07250, 58.59560 |
| Location | Orsk, Orenburg Oblast, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 1,980 ft (604 m) | 160 ft | GRS | No |
| 07/25 | 9,514 ft (2900 m) | 138 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 07R/25L | 5,840 ft (1780 m) | 300 ft | GRS | No |
| 16/34 | 2,030 ft (619 m) | 170 ft | GRS | No |
Orsk Airport at a glance
Orsk Airport is a medium airport in Orsk, Orenburg Oblast, Russia, known to airline systems as OSW. The field elevation of 909 ft (277 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UWOR are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 4 runways, the longest — 07/25 — offers 9,514 ft (2900 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UWOR 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 Orsk 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 | 134 km (72 NM) |
| Orenburg Central Airport | UWOO | 232 km (125 NM) |
| Magnitogorsk International Airport | USCM | 258 km (139 NM) |
| Shalkar Airport | UATR | 360 km (194 NM) |
| Uprun Air Base | USCU | 411 km (222 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Orsk Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 909 ft field elevation of Orsk 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 Orsk Airport
What is the ICAO code of Orsk Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Orsk Airport is UWOR, and its IATA code is OSW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Orsk Airport above sea level?
Orsk Airport sits at an elevation of 909 feet (277 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Orsk Airport located?
The airport lies at 51.0725, 58.5956 — in Orsk, Orenburg Oblast, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Aktobe International Airport, about 134 km away.
Does UWOR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UWOR 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 Orsk Airport?
Orsk Airport has 4 runways. The longest, 07/25, measures 9,514 ft (2900 m) with a ASP surface.