Saransk International Airport (UWPS)
Large airport · Saransk, Republic of Mordovia, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Saransk International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UWPS |
| IATA | SKX |
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 54°7'30" E 45°12'44" 54.12513, 45.21226 |
| Location | Saransk, Republic of Mordovia, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 9,186 ft (2800 m) | 138 ft | CONC | No |
Saransk International Airport at a glance
Saransk International Airport is a large airport in Saransk, Republic of Mordovia, Russia, known to airline systems as SKX. The field elevation of 676 ft (206 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UWPS 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 9,186 ft (2800 m) of conc surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UWPS 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 Saransk International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lyambir Air Base | RU-6558 | 18 km (10 NM) |
| Penza Airport | UWPP | 114 km (62 NM) |
| Mius Airport | RU-0043 | 154 km (83 NM) |
| Ulyanovsk Baratayevka Airport | UWLL | 197 km (106 NM) |
| Rtishchevo Air Base | RU-10047 | 226 km (122 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Saransk International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 676 ft field elevation of Saransk International 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 Saransk International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Saransk International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Saransk International Airport is UWPS, and its IATA code is SKX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Saransk International Airport above sea level?
Saransk International Airport sits at an elevation of 676 feet (206 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Saransk International Airport located?
The airport lies at 54.1251, 45.2123 — in Saransk, Republic of Mordovia, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lyambir Air Base, about 18 km away.
Does UWPS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UWPS 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 Saransk International Airport?
Saransk International Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 9,186 ft (2800 m) with a CONC surface.