Chuguyevka Air Base (XHIS)
Medium airport · Chuguyevka, Primorsky Krai, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Chuguyevka Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RU-5105 |
| Elevation | 1,001 ft (305 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 44°4'60" E 133°52'5" 44.08330, 133.86800 |
| Location | Chuguyevka, Primorsky Krai, Russia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 138 ft | CON | Yes |
Chuguyevka Air Base at a glance
Chuguyevka Air Base is a medium airport in Chuguyevka, Primorsky Krai, Russia. The field elevation of 1,001 ft (305 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at XHIS are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 18/36, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for XHIS 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 Chuguyevka Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chernigovka Air Base | UHII | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Vozdvizhenka Air Base | UHWV | 157 km (85 NM) |
| Vladivostok International Airport | UHWW | 158 km (85 NM) |
| Jixi Xingkaihu Airport | ZYJX | 251 km (136 NM) |
| Mudanjiang Hailang International Airport | ZYMD | 346 km (187 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Chuguyevka Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,001 ft field elevation of Chuguyevka Air Base 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 Chuguyevka Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Chuguyevka Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Chuguyevka Air Base is RU-5105, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Chuguyevka Air Base above sea level?
Chuguyevka Air Base sits at an elevation of 1,001 feet (305 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Chuguyevka Air Base located?
The airport lies at 44.0833, 133.8680 — in Chuguyevka, Primorsky Krai, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Chernigovka Air Base, about 109 km away.
Does XHIS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for XHIS 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 Chuguyevka Air Base?
Chuguyevka Air Base has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a CON surface.