Penza Airport (UWPP)
Medium airport · Penza, Penza Oblast, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Penza Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UWPP |
| IATA | PEZ |
| Elevation | 614 ft (187 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 53°6'38" E 45°1'16" 53.11060, 45.02110 |
| Location | Penza, Penza Oblast, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 9,155 ft (2790 m) | 145 ft | asphalt | No |
Penza Airport at a glance
Penza Airport is a medium airport in Penza, Penza Oblast, Russia, known to airline systems as PEZ. The field elevation of 614 ft (187 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UWPP 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, 11/29, offers 9,155 ft (2790 m) of asphalt surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UWPP 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 Penza Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saransk International Airport | UWPS | 114 km (62 NM) |
| Rtishchevo Air Base | RU-10047 | 126 km (68 NM) |
| Lyambir Air Base | RU-6558 | 131 km (71 NM) |
| Bagay-Baranovka Air Base | XWSB | 170 km (92 NM) |
| Gagarin International Airport | UWSG | 174 km (94 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Penza Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 614 ft field elevation of Penza 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 Penza Airport
What is the ICAO code of Penza Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Penza Airport is UWPP, and its IATA code is PEZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Penza Airport above sea level?
Penza Airport sits at an elevation of 614 feet (187 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Penza Airport located?
The airport lies at 53.1106, 45.0211 — in Penza, Penza Oblast, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Saransk International Airport, about 114 km away.
Does UWPP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UWPP 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 Penza Airport?
Penza Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 9,155 ft (2790 m) with a asphalt surface.