Kurumoch International Airport (UWWW)
Large airport · Samara, Samara Oblast, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Kurumoch International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UWWW |
| IATA | KUF |
| Elevation | 477 ft (145 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 53°30'18" E 50°9'51" 53.50490, 50.16430 |
| Location | Samara, Samara Oblast, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 8,379 ft (2554 m) | 197 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 15/33 | 9,846 ft (3001 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Kurumoch International Airport at a glance
Kurumoch International Airport is a large airport in Samara, Samara Oblast, Russia, known to airline systems as KUF. The field elevation of 477 ft (145 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UWWW 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 2 runways, the longest — 15/33 — offers 9,846 ft (3001 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UWWW 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 Kurumoch International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bezymyanka Airfield | UWWG | 33 km (18 NM) |
| Samara Kryazh Air Base | RU-2344 | 44 km (24 NM) |
| Bobrovka Air Base | XWWO | 54 km (29 NM) |
| Ulyanovsk Vostochny Airport | UWLW | 134 km (72 NM) |
| Buguruslan Severny Airport | UWWB | 148 km (80 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kurumoch International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 477 ft field elevation of Kurumoch 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 Kurumoch International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kurumoch International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kurumoch International Airport is UWWW, and its IATA code is KUF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kurumoch International Airport above sea level?
Kurumoch International Airport sits at an elevation of 477 feet (145 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kurumoch International Airport located?
The airport lies at 53.5049, 50.1643 — in Samara, Samara Oblast, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bezymyanka Airfield, about 33 km away.
Does UWWW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UWWW 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 Kurumoch International Airport?
Kurumoch International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 15/33, measures 9,846 ft (3001 m) with a CON surface.